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Gerald Jones

Gerald Jones

LabourMP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

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Debate

Business of the House

“Illegal offroad bikes cause regular and unnecessary nuisance to residents across Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and other parts of the country. South Wales police are constantly trying to deal with residents’ concerns, but the situation persi…”

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Questions

Oral questions: Treasury

“Even before the current conflict in the middle east, fuel suppliers in the Merthyr Tydfil part of my constituency were charging an average of 10p per litre more than those in other parts of my constituency and neighbouring towns. Even Londo…”

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Debate

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

“I congratulate the honourable Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing the debate and the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. As we have heard, the DVLA covers important aspects of work overseeing driving li…”

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Debate

Business of the House

“Members will have heard me speak on numerous occasions about the high cost of petrol in Merthyr Tydfil, where prices have for many months been around 10p per litre higher than in many neighbouring areas and, indeed, higher than here in Lond…”

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Debate

St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs

“It is a pleasure to speak in this St David’s day and Welsh affairs debate. I will raise a number of issues affecting my constituency. I was so pleased that this Labour Government are making huge steps in tackling child poverty. The removal …”

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Urgent question

Urgent question: Ajax Armoured Vehicle

“I fully recognise the seriousness of the situation and the need to fully investigate, which must be the priority, and I fully agree with the Minister’s comments about the need to keep our personnel safe. As he knows, Ajax are assembled at G…”

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Debate

Budget Resolutions

“I rise to welcome the Budget. We know that we have experienced difficult economic times of late, but despite that we have a Budget that is both solid and fair. Wages have grown more since the start of this Parliament than since 2010, and in…”

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Debate

Business of the House

“Last Saturday, I attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Dowlais male voice choir, which is one of at least six choirs in my constituency. They do a great job of representing the town locally, nationally and internationally. I too…”

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Statement

Ministerial statement: Pride in Place

“Like others, I welcome this investment, particularly the investment initially in Merthyr Tydfil and latterly in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which covers the Aberdare part of my constituency. It will make a real difference to the community. I am sure…”

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