Early Day Motion
St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi)
(24 Signatures)
26 Jan 2026
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should …
Early Day Motion
Northern Powerhouse Rail and Wales
(11 Signatures)
8 Dec 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for …
Early Day Motion
UK Government Budget and structural investment in Wales
(13 Signatures)
27 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s recent Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party and …
Early Day Motion
Bwyd Powys Food
(12 Signatures)
18 Nov 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House congratulates Bwyd Powys Food on being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award; recognises that this national, evidence-based accolade highlights the partnership’s outstanding work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food across Powys; commends its efforts to address food poverty, diet-related ill-health, the challenges faced by family …
Early Day Motion
National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) grant
(31 Signatures)
8 Sep 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security; condemns the decision by this …
Early Day Motion
Gurkha pensions
(30 Signatures)
20 Jun 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pension Scheme, leaving …
Early Day Motion
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (No. 2)
(26 Signatures)
21 May 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension …
Early Day Motion
Brecon banking hub
(7 Signatures)
14 May 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House calls for the urgent establishment of a full-service banking hub in the town of Brecon, following the closure of multiple bank branches in recent years; notes with concern that only one bank branch now operates in the town, despite Brecon serving a wide rural area with a …
Early Day Motion
Fibrenest and Persimmon homes
(16 Signatures)
3 Mar 2025
Tabled by:
David Chadwick (Liberal Democrat - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe)
That this House expresses concern over the lack of broadband competition in many Persimmon homes estates, where residents are limited to the use of Fibrenest, a broadband provider which is owned entirely by the Persimmon Homes group; highlights that this practice prevents Persimmon homeowners from easily accessing alternative broadband providers …