"8. What discussions he has had with Ministers in the Welsh Government on the role of Jobs Growth Wales in tackling youth unemployment in Wales...." Nick Smith - View Speech
"Jobs Growth Wales has created more than 400 jobs for young people in Blaenau Gwent. However, people need to be able to get to the jobs market on the coast in Cardiff and Newport. Given that the funding is now agreed, when will the valley lines electrification be completed?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"It is a shame that the Minister is speaking on a sour note. May I ask him to bear in mind the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Vale of Clwyd (Chris Ruane) made about encouraging electoral registration officers and others to register young people at age 15, …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"8. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on when the electrification of the valleys railway line will be completed...." Nick Smith - View Speech
"Has the Secretary of State considered improving the frequency of trains after electrification? Two or three trains an hour on the valleys line to Cardiff would be a massive boost to my constituents in Ebbw Vale, Llanhillith and the surrounding valley towns...." Nick Smith - View Speech
"I am pleased to be able to speak in this St David’s day debate.
Let me remind the House, as I like to on these occasions, of the strengths of Blaenau Gwent and the challenges that it faces. We have a proud cultural and political heritage. We gave the United …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
Another important rail improvement is a new spur line to Abertillery. On Facebook this week, I was told that
“the youngsters in Abertillery need to be given the same access to employment as young people everywhere. The rail link is vital for the …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"The feet-dragging by the Ministry of Defence over the future of the Welsh cavalry is deeply damaging to its morale. Will the Secretary of State strongly urge Defence Ministers to keep it?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"4. What assessment she has made of the treatment of capital allowances in enterprise zones in Wales; and if she will make a statement...." Nick Smith - View Speech