Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Witherden and Anna McMorrin

Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Commons Chamber

[Anna McMorrin]

Again, the cheek of the Conservatives! They had 14 years in power, and what did they do? They hollowed out our armed forces and defences and failed to develop any proper plan for our defence industry. This Government are taking action, delivering the biggest sustained increase in spending since the cold war. We are working at pace to finalise our defence investment plan, ensuring that it is robust and supports the development of current and future capabilities. As opposed to the Conservatives in their 14 years in power, we are investing in our defence.

[Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr) (Lab)]

3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Steve Witherden and Anna McMorrin

Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Anna McMorrin]

Absolutely, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising this critical matter. We are putting victims’ voices at the heart of the inquiry, because their voices must be heard, and we are accepting Baroness Casey’s recommendations in full, including the introduction of mandatory reporting, the creation of a new child protection authority and the ending of the three-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. I will say this once again: we are ensuring that victims’ voices are at the heart of the inquiry, because they have been forgotten for far too long.

[Steve Witherden (Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr) (Lab)]

5. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales.