Information between 8th July 2025 - 18th July 2025
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 340 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 415 Noes - 98 |
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8 Jul 2025 - Football Governance Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 338 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 130 Noes - 443 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 401 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 416 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake was Teller for the Ayes and against the House Tally: Ayes - 35 Noes - 469 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135 |
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9 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru Aye votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru No votes Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 370 |
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15 Jul 2025 - Welfare Spending - View Vote Context Ben Lake voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 4 Plaid Cymru No votes vs 0 Plaid Cymru Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 106 Noes - 440 |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Lake contributed 2 speeches (127 words) Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Wales Office |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Sudan
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (85 words) Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Afghanistan
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (76 words) Tuesday 15th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Ben Lake speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Ben Lake contributed 1 speech (130 words) Wednesday 9th July 2025 - Commons Chamber Scotland Office |
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Public Expenditure: Wales
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Monday 14th July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the total amount of Barnett consequential funding which will be made available to Wales following the City Region Local Transport funding announced on 4 June 2025. Answered by Darren Jones - Chief Secretary to the Treasury The 2025 Spending Review set the Department for Transport’s budget for 2026-27 to 2028-29. In line with the Statement of Funding Policy, the Barnett formula is applied to changes in overall department settlements, not to individual programmes. As a result, it is not possible to identify specific Barnett consequentials arising from individual programmes, such as the Transport for City Regions funding announced on 4 June 2025. This is the normal operation of the Barnett formula at Spending Reviews.
The Welsh Government’s settlement at the 2025 Spending Review is the largest in real terms since devolution in 1998. It ensures that the Welsh Government continues to receive more than 20% more funding per person than equivalent UK Government spending in England, which is above their 15% higher relative need agreed in the Welsh Government Fiscal Framework. |
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State Retirement Pensions: Women
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Friday 11th July 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she plans to establish an alternative disputes resolution process for people affected by changes in state pension age for women. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) We have no such plans. |
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Deirdre Murphy
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that Máire ní Mhurchú has access to legal representation following her detention by Israel. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We were in contact with the Irish embassy about the case, and we understand that she has since left Israel. |
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McClure Solicitors: Insolvency
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to (a) identify and (b) support people affected by the collapse of McClure solicitors. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) We are aware that the collapse has had a serious impact on a substantial number of former clients of McClure solicitors, particularly in relation to Family Protection trusts and other estate planning arrangements. The responsibility for regulation of such law firms lies with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which is independent of Government. Responsibility for regulating the legal profession rests with approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board. The SRA sets professional standards that solicitors (and firms) must adhere to. Given the independence of the legal profession and its regulators, the Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of individuals affected in Wales. I have discussed the McClure solicitors firm collapse with the leadership of the SRA and urged them to take robust action. The SRA has investigated the conduct of those former partners of WW&J McClure. While these former partners are no longer on the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales, the SRA keeps any relevant concerns on record. Should any of these individuals apply to return to the profession in the future, the SRA may consider taking appropriate action at that point. Further guidance can be found in the latest SRA update on WW&J McClure, available here: SRA | WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte | Solicitors Regulation Authority. Further, the SRA has required a formal compliance plan from Jones Whyte (who took on clients’ cases when McClure collapsed) and is overseeing its implementation. This plan includes specific undertakings to prioritise client contact, act promptly on instructions, and ensure that the interests of former McClure clients are protected. The SRA continues to monitor the handling of former McClure client matters by Jones Whyte Solicitors and is working with relevant bodies to address concerns raised. Former clients of McClure may be eligible to pursue compensation claims through Lockton, the brokers responsible for professional indemnity cover under the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy. Claims under this route require individuals to demonstrate negligence, and legal advice may be necessary. It is also important to note that legal representatives may charge fees for their services in such matters. In addition, the Legal Ombudsman may be able to assist individuals who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from a regulated legal provider, including delays or failures in communication. |
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McClure Solicitors: Insolvency
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent estimate has she made of the number of people in Wales who have had difficulty in dealing with their (a) property and (b) other investments placed in trusts following the collapse of McClure solicitors. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) We are aware that the collapse has had a serious impact on a substantial number of former clients of McClure solicitors, particularly in relation to Family Protection trusts and other estate planning arrangements. The responsibility for regulation of such law firms lies with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) which is independent of Government. Responsibility for regulating the legal profession rests with approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board. The SRA sets professional standards that solicitors (and firms) must adhere to. Given the independence of the legal profession and its regulators, the Ministry of Justice does not hold data on the number of individuals affected in Wales. I have discussed the McClure solicitors firm collapse with the leadership of the SRA and urged them to take robust action. The SRA has investigated the conduct of those former partners of WW&J McClure. While these former partners are no longer on the Roll of Solicitors in England and Wales, the SRA keeps any relevant concerns on record. Should any of these individuals apply to return to the profession in the future, the SRA may consider taking appropriate action at that point. Further guidance can be found in the latest SRA update on WW&J McClure, available here: SRA | WW&J McClure and Jones Whyte | Solicitors Regulation Authority. Further, the SRA has required a formal compliance plan from Jones Whyte (who took on clients’ cases when McClure collapsed) and is overseeing its implementation. This plan includes specific undertakings to prioritise client contact, act promptly on instructions, and ensure that the interests of former McClure clients are protected. The SRA continues to monitor the handling of former McClure client matters by Jones Whyte Solicitors and is working with relevant bodies to address concerns raised. Former clients of McClure may be eligible to pursue compensation claims through Lockton, the brokers responsible for professional indemnity cover under the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy. Claims under this route require individuals to demonstrate negligence, and legal advice may be necessary. It is also important to note that legal representatives may charge fees for their services in such matters. In addition, the Legal Ombudsman may be able to assist individuals who are dissatisfied with the service they have received from a regulated legal provider, including delays or failures in communication. |
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Taxation: International Cooperation
Asked by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli) Thursday 17th July 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 10 September 2024 to Question 4409 on Taxation: International Cooperation, what recent steps she has taken to support the implementation of UN General Assembly resolution A /RES/78/230 on the Promotion of inclusive and effective international tax cooperation at the United Nations adopted on 22 December 2023. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) The UK is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure inclusive and effective international tax cooperation, and has been engaging in discussions at the UN over a future Framework Convention, including the recent informal sessions for the technical workstreams. The UK believes that a UN Tax Framework Convention has the potential to further advance international tax cooperation, but to be successful, it needs to be clear in its aims, avoid duplicating initiatives, and seek to secure the broad support and participation of members. |
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Tuesday 22nd July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Ynys Môn Search and Rescue 10th anniversary 4 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House commends Ynys Môn Search and Rescue (Môn-SAR) for ten years of service as a highly trained, dedicated and motivated volunteer lowland search and rescue team that provides emergency services for the community searching for high-risk vulnerable missing people, with all volunteers available 24/7 and 365 days of … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises the valuable role emotional support animals can play in the lives of individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges; notes that emotional support animals currently have no formal legal status; acknowledges that this may create barriers for individuals who rely on them for emotional wellbeing, … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the proposal from leading tax experts for the introduction of an annual wealth tax of 2% on individual assets over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion each year; believes that such a measure would represent a fairer alternative to cuts and could provide … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd July 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House notes with serious concern that Jagtar Singh Johal, a British citizen from Dumbarton, has been arbitrarily detained in India since November 2017; further notes reports that Mr Johal has been subject to torture and mistreatment, and that he continues to be held without trial after more than … |
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Monday 21st July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st July 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House is gravely concerned about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the world’s oceans, biodiversity and ecosystems, including the deaths of marine animals through ingestion or entanglement; notes with concern the UN estimate that since 1950 more than eight billion tonnes of plastic have been produced globally, … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day 21 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford) That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance of Changing Places toilets for disabled people and their families across the United Kingdom; supports their call for a Changing Places toilet in all public venues so that everyone, regardless of … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington) That this House recognises that the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged and marginalised communities, is preventable, treatable and curable; notes that the United Kingdom’s commitment to achieve the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate hepatitis C as a public health concern by 2030 would have a huge … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland) That this House congratulates the organisers of the 2025 Island Games, a sporting competition involving 24 island communities from across the world and hosted in Orkney; notes that the 20th edition of the Games marks 40 years since the first event held in 1985; pays tribute to over 2,000 visitors … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 18th July 2025 Tall Ships returning to Aberdeen 8 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House celebrates the return of the globally recognised Tall Ships Races, for the first time since 1997, to the city of Aberdeen from 19 to 22 July 2025; acknowledges that with early estimates of over half a million visits the economic boost is substantial, with millions of pounds … |
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Thursday 17th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th July 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House commemorates the Royal Welsh Show, to be held between 21 and 24 July; notes that the event is hosted annually by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society in Llanelwedd and showcases an impressive number of livestock and equine competitions, with entries travelling from far and wide to compete; … |
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Tuesday 15th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules 23 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 997, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 July, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 3rd June Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill 44 signatures (Most recent: 16 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) That this House welcomes the contribution made by the Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill, published on 15 May 2025, to the debate on how to fund the urgent action needed to address climate change; welcomes the Bill’s emphasis on the ‘polluter pays’ principle that fossil fuel giants … |
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Tuesday 15th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th July 2025 UK-based medical charities in Palestine 68 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House expresses its appreciation for those working for UK-based medical charities in Palestine, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, Glia, Doctors Without Borders and the British Red Cross; commends volunteers for these charities, whose Palestine-based staff take huge personal risks to provide medical aid so crucial to a Gazan … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th July 2025 New Gaelic centre in north Skye 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House warmly welcomes the commencement of construction work on the £8 million Ionad Thròndairnis (Trotternish Centre) at Flodigarry on the Isle of Skye; notes that this ambitious Gaelic language and culture hub will include a function hall, classrooms for heritage and language learning, a library and digital archive, … |
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Thursday 10th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025 Funding and role of community pharmacies 25 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the vital role played by community pharmacies in delivering frontline healthcare and reducing pressure on general practice and hospitals; recognises that in areas such as West Dorset, 17 pharmacies dispense around 160,000 prescriptions each month and help save approximately 2,500 GP appointments; expresses concern that despite … |
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Monday 14th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th July 2025 Peace and sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 23 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House expresses deep concerns about the devastating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian crisis that’s caused over 15 million civilian deaths since 1996; notes that Amnesty International and UN experts have reported that the Rwandan-backed M-23 militia is committing war crimes through arbitrary … |
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Monday 14th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th July 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Andrew George (Liberal Democrat - St Ives) That this House notes that the British Museum still holds about half of the Parthenon Sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812, during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, and that they remain on display in the British Museum to which they were transferred by Act … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Funding for training of professional journalists 24 signatures (Most recent: 21 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House is worried by guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Education to the Office for Students which suggests that the Department has decided to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism courses for the 2025-26 financial year; shares the concerns of the National Union of Journalists … |
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Wednesday 9th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Government policy on the Hillsborough Law 76 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the disaster on 15 April 2025; deeply regrets that this commitment was not met and that the Government has yet to table the legislation; expresses grave concern at reports that … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd) That this House notes with alarm the rising levels of violence against prison staff, which again have reached record highs after briefly dipping during the pandemic lockdowns; further notes with alarm the toxic culture of unacceptable behaviour within HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) identified by the Rademaker Review into … |
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Monday 7th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th July 2025 Protections for the welfare of wild animals in tourism 14 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House is concerned about the extreme suffering inflicted on many wild animals exploited in the tourism industry, which are frequently subjected to cruel and unnecessary so-called training techniques, often involving beatings, stabbings and other physical punishments, coercive control, conditioned unnatural behaviours, harmful captive environments in which animals may … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 Recognition and support for the creator economy 13 signatures (Most recent: 14 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East) That this House recognises the growing contribution of ethical content creators to the UK’s creative industries and wider economy; notes that individuals working as digital creators often operate as small businesses or limited companies but face barriers accessing support routinely available to other sectors; and further notes that guidance in … |
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Tuesday 8th July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Friday 11th July 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office … |
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Tuesday 1st July Ben Lake signed this EDM on Thursday 10th July 2025 Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals 66 signatures (Most recent: 22 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissioning a truly independent review of the Loan Charge, Ministers announced a highly restricted review, conducted by a former Assistant Director of HMRC, Ray McCann, only looking at settlement terms; expresses … |
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Wednesday 9th July Ben Lake signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th July 2025 Ynys Môn’s status as a UNESCO Global Geopark 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)Tabled by: Llinos Medi (Plaid Cymru - Ynys Môn) That this House celebrates Ynys Môn’s status as a Global Geopark, having been admitted to the European Geoparks Network and to the UNESCO-assisted Global Network of National Geoparks in May 2009; notes that the island's geological history spans four eras, twelve geological periods, and 1.8 billion years, with more than … |
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Wednesday 9th July 2025
Oral Evidence - 2025-07-09 14:30:00+01:00 Welsh Affairs Committee Found: meeting Members present: Ruth Jones (Chair); David Chadwick; Gill German; Simon Hoare; Claire Hughes; Ben Lake |
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Wednesday 16th July 2025 2 p.m. Welsh Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Farming in Wales in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities At 2:30pm: Oral evidence Daniel Zeichner MP - Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ceri Morgan CBE - Director of EU and International Trade at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Tessa Jones - Agri-food Chain Director at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs View calendar - Add to calendar |