Campaign Responses

Every day, I receive dozens of campaign emails from constituents concerned about a huge variety of national issues. While individual constituency enquiries will be answered by email or letter, due to the vast increase in the volume of campaign emails now being generated, I can no longer guarantee replying to these individually and am therefore posting my responses on this section of my website.

Campaigns

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Thank you for your email regarding the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.Whilst I support the global efforts to phase out fossil fuels eventually, measures must be fair, attainable and sustainable, and must support the economy.

Bangor University’s financial difficulties

Thank you for contacting me about Bangor University’s financial difficulties. I understand your concerns regarding Bangor University’s funding, especially after the recent announcement that the University is planning to cut around 200 jobs. Labour’s National Insurance hike cont

Winter fuel payments on pensioners

Thank you for contacting me regarding the impact of cuts to winter fuel payments on pensioners.Most pensioners lost their winter fuel allowance last year when the Labour UK Government began means testing the payment, leaving hundreds of thousands of Welsh pensioners without as much as £300 a year –

Making stroke a priority

Thank you for contacting me regarding making stroke a priority.Stroke continues to have a devastating impact on the people of Wales, with it being the fourth leading cause of death In Wales and the single largest cause of complex disability.

Lung health in the NHS 10-Year Plan

Thank you for contacting me regarding lung health in the NHS 10-Year Plan.As you know, health is a devolved matter here in Wales.

Welsh wildlife ingesting rat poison

Thank you for contacting me about Welsh wildlife ingesting rat poison. Since 4th July 2024, the sale of rodenticides containing bromadiolone and difenacoum for use in open areas (away from buildings) has been illegal.

DARC radar in Pembrokeshire

Thank you for contacting me about the proposed DARC radar in Pembrokeshire. As you might be aware, defence is not a devolved issue, and therefore is outside of the Senedd’s remit. As Welsh Conservatives, we believe that it is vital for the UK and our allies to ensure that we have the

HS2 funding

Thank you for contacting me about HS2 funding. My Welsh Conservatives colleagues and I have long stated HS2 should have been regarded as an England-only project. It is disappointing to note that in the Autumn 2024 Budget, the UK Labour Government made no mention of HS2 funding being

Unfair import competition for Welsh farmers.

Thank you for contacting me about unfair import competition for Welsh farmers. The Welsh Conservatives have always been supportive of Welsh farmers, and will continue to fight for them, but this cannot be said for Labour. Along with the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Sc

Labour Government’s family farm death tax.

Thank you for contacting me about the Labour Government’s devastating family farm death tax. The announcement from the UK Labour Government to introduce a family farm tax will be detrimental to the future of farming in Wales.

Welsh wildlife ingesting rat poison

UK Labour Government’s employer national insurance changes

Thank you for writing to me concerning the potential impact of the UK Labour Government’s employer national insurance changes on general practice in Wales.I am extremely disappointed with the decisions made by the Labour UK Government in its new budget.

The Welsh Government’s 182-day threshold for holiday lets

Thank you for your email regarding the significant challenges posed by the Welsh Government’s 182-day threshold for holiday lets.

The impact of the Budget on dentistry

Thank you for writing to me concerning the impact of the Budget on dentistry.My Welsh Conservative colleagues and I are extremely disappointed with the decisions made by the Labour UK Government in its new budget.

Children’s literacy rates in Wales

Thank you for contacting me about children’s literacy rates in Wales. The Welsh Government claim that improving the literacy of school pupils has been one of their priorities since 2009 Program of International Student Assessment (PISA) resulted provided the-then Minister for Education wi

Fireworks

Thank you for contacting me regarding the impacts of public firework displays. I recognise that the majority of those who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner.

Epilepsy

I understand that every person’s experience with epilepsy is unique, and with over 32,000 people in Wales having the condition, it is vital that the proper accommodations are made and public misconceptions and knowledge gaps are tackled.In Wales, England and Scotland, the Equalities Act means that i

Dementia

Thank you for writing to me concerning dementia.Dementia is Britain’s biggest killer, with more people dying of the condition in Wales and England than any other cause.

Gaza

Thank you for contacting me about the conflict in the Middle East. The events which have unfolded in the Middle East since 7 October have been unbearable to witness, and we all want to see an end to the conflict.

Ovarian Cancer Champion

Thank you for writing to me concerning ovarian cancer and for inviting me to become an Ovarian Cancer Champion.I am currently already a Ovarian Cancer ChampionAs was highlighted by the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee’s report: ‘Unheard: Women’s journey through gynaecological cancer’, the s

funding of local services

Thank you for writing to me concerning the funding of local services. As you will be aware, these matters are devolved here in Wales, and therefore the funding of Councils is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.

blood cancer

Thank you for writing to me concerning blood cancer.I fully sympathise with those affected by blood cancer in all its forms and recognise the profound impact such conditions have on the lives of individuals and their loved ones.The action plan set out by Blood Cancer UK is welcome and highlights the

Planning Policy Wales

Thank you for contacting me regarding Plaid’s motion to update Planning Policy Wales. My Welsh Conservative colleagues and I will be supporting Plaid’s debate motion on Wednesday 12th June which asks the Welsh Government to update Planning Policy Wales paragraph 5.7.9 to remove the existing caveat

Factory chicken farming.

Thank you for writing to me concerning factory chicken farming. I am aware of the legal challenge that was brought forward by River Action concerning pollution in the River Wye. I would like to assure you that my Welsh Conservative colleagues and I take issues of animal welfare and

Criminalisation of homelessness

Thank you for contacting me regarding the criminalisation of homelessness. Homelessness is a big issue facing many people from all walks of life. There is a firm commitment across the UK Government to end rough sleeping once and for all.

Deepfakes

Thank you for contacting me about ‘deepfakes’. As you may know, a deepfake is when technology or artificial intelligence (AI) is used to create a fake picture, video or audio recording. Typically, these have been used maliciously or to spread false information.

Access to public toilets

Thank you for contacting me regarding the lack of provision of, and access to, public toilets. I completely agree with you about the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to appropriate toilet facilities. Public toilets are a key part of public health.

Endometriosis Action Month

Thank you for writing to me concerning Endometriosis Action Month. My Welsh Conservative colleagues and I share your deep concern for the poor provision of care for endometriosis here in Wales. Endometriosis is a complex disease that can vary in symptoms for different people, makin

Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).

Thank you for writing to me in relation to the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). As you’ll be aware, the Welsh Government’s SFS will result in 122,200 reductions in Welsh livestock numbers, 5,500 jobs on Welsh farms lost, and a £199m loss to Wales’ rural economy.

Undercover action taken by Israeli operatives

  Thank you for writing to me concerning the undercover action taken by Israeli operatives in Jenin Hospital, Gaza. I understand that the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) have claimed that the targeted attack was against a member of Hamas who had planned an attack inspired by

Funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

Thank you for writing to me concerning the UK Government’s decision to temporarily suspend future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). I am appalled by allegations that agency staff of the UNRWA were involved in the heinous acts of terrorism committed against Israeli