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Dame Nia Griffith

Dame Nia Griffith

LabourMP for Llanelli

What Dame said recently

Questions

Urgent question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if she will make a statement on the management of the Maritime Coastguard Agency and proposed changes to payments made to Coastguard Rescue Officers.

“Indeed, Madam Deputy Speaker. Well, my dedicated volunteer coastguard rescue officers are absolutely vital to the safety of the public along the very long coastline all around my constituency. But can the minister tell us what response he e…”

Legislation

Draft Conversion Practices Bill

“I warmly congratulate the Minister on publishing this draft Bill, and I very much welcome the fully trans-inclusive ban on abhorrent conversion practices. Although the Bill will enable the punishment of those who carry out those abusive pra…”

Debate

Climate Change

“My honourable Friend is making an excellent speech, with which I very much agree. I want us to tackle climate change as fast as possible, and to accelerate the bringing online of that cheap, clean energy that will help both households and b…”

Debate

Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

“I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford) for his excellent work, and for securing another debate on this issue—an opportunity for us to speak up for our constituents and express our continued frustra…”

Urgent question

Urgent question: Steel Tariffs

“The imposition of tariffs on black-painted and zinc-painted steel banding—products that are not manufactured in the UK, and are therefore imported from the EU—and the scramble for quota at the beginning of the year will increase costs for o…”

Debate

Legacy of Jo Cox

“Before I begin, I pay huge tribute to my honourable Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for an absolutely outstanding speech. It is a real privilege to take part in this debate to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic death…”

Statement

Ministerial statement: Spring Forecast

“While I recognise the wisdom of increasing budget headroom and I very much welcome the record Budget settlement the Chancellor has given to Welsh Government, so that they can fund and improve public services, can she explain how she is ensu…”

Debate

St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs

“A very happy St David’s day to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to everyone here. I congratulate my honourable Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones) on taking the initiative for this debate. It is a pleasure to have the o…”

Debate

Ukraine

“As my honourable Friend will know, our honourable Friend the Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) has done a lot of work on the stolen children. She said that the Minister had mentioned the issue in New York, and she w…”

Debate

LGBT+ History Month

“I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) not only for taking the initiative on this debate, but for making a fantastic opening speech and saying so much about our trans community that is so important. I w…”

Legislation

Armed Forces Bill

“I congratulate my right honourable Friend on doing so much to bring housing back under control and to upgrade it, as well as on the roll-out of Valour centres—the Links charity in Llanelli has put in an excellent application. I also welcome…”

Legislation

Public Office (Accountability) Bill

“I thank the Minister for her update and her acknowledgment of how important it is that the families who have suffered so much and campaigned so hard are satisfied by the final wording of the Bill. What assurances can she give us that the Go…”

Statement

Ministerial statement: Arctic Security

“As the Foreign Secretary has alluded to, the 1951 agreement allows the US to construct and operate military bases across Greenland, house personnel, and control the movement of ships and aircraft. Will she do all she can to urge US counterp…”

Statement

Ministerial statement: Offshore Wind

“I congratulate my right honourable Friend on securing this huge offshore wind investment, which will bring good jobs and opportunities for businesses to south-west Wales, as well as reducing bills and increasing energy security. Will he lia…”

Debate

War in Ukraine

“I congratulate the honourable Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on a fantastic speech, and on taking the initiative to get the Backbench Business Committee to agree to this debate. It is good to see the strong cross-pa…”

Legislation

Pension Schemes Bill

“The Minister will understand just how sceptical pensioners are because, quite frankly, they have seen their trustees try to make the companies do the right thing time and again. Will he agree to meet me and trustees from companies such as 3…”

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