David Chadwick: All Documents

Written Question

Renewable Energy: Land

Friday 3rd July 2026

Asked by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of protections for landowners entering into option agreements with renewable energy developers.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that landowners are appropriately protected when entering into commercial agreements with renewable energy developers.

Option agreements are private contractual arrangements between landowners and developers, and as such are governed by general contract and property law, including requirements around fairness and transparency.

Early Day Motion

Powys Hospital bed reductions (1 Signatures)

2 Jul 2026
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House expresses its profound concern at proposals being developed by Powys Teaching Health Board which could see inpatient beds removed from all but two community hospitals in Powys; notes that options under consideration reportedly include concentrating inpatient care at Brecon and Newtown, leaving hospitals in Ystradgynlais, Builth Wells, …

Early Day Motion

Direct bus service between mid-Wales and Cardiff (3 Signatures)

29 Jun 2026
Tabled by: David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House recognises the importance of reliable public transport in connecting rural communities with employment, education, healthcare, and essential services; notes with concern the removal of the direct T4 bus service between Mid Wales and Cardiff, requiring passengers to change in Merthyr Tydfil; believes this has made journeys longer, …

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2026
Steel Trade Measure

"The imposition of tariff barriers alone is not sufficient to address the shortcomings in our steel industry. The Minister said that it is important to provide more opportunities to help people buy British steel, but there is a difference between saying that and making it happen. He will be aware …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 25 Jun 2026
Ports and Port Connectivity

"I am intervening because the hon. Lady mentioned Port Talbot. Last year, I met the Associated British Ports in Port Talbot. It raised concerns that the current rail link into the docks may not have the gauge needed for the large structures that will be brought in for assembly or …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Customs - View Vote Context
David Chadwick (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160

Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
David Chadwick (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 50 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 332 Noes - 94

Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
David Chadwick (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 54 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 323 Noes - 160

Division Vote (Commons)
24 Jun 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
David Chadwick (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 48 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 93