Yesterday I spoke in Kevin Brennan MP's debate on the treatment of adults with autism by the criminal justice system. Autistic people are discriminated against in society as a whole, but especially in the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system needs to reform and adapt in order to meet its fundamental human rights obligations to treat people fairly and equitably. … [Read more...]
Parliamentary Debates
Drug Consumption Rooms
On Thursday of last week, I responded to a debate on Drug Consumption Rooms on behalf of the Opposition. The debate started at 4:30pm and was due to last an hour, but divisions in the House (when MPs are called to vote) meant that we debated on until nearly 8pm to make up for the interruptions! You can watch the full debate here or read a transcript of the debate. … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris MP Backs Labour Call For Government to Publish the Equality Impact of its Policies
Carolyn Harris MP Backs Labour Call For Government to Publish the Equality Impact of its Policies Carolyn Harris, the Member of Parliament for Swansea East said, I am supporting Labour’s amendment NC6 to the Finance Bill on Tuesday, which calls on the government to publish an equality impact assessment on the provisions of the Finance Bill. This amendment is … [Read more...]
City of Culture 2021: Swansea Bid
I am so proud to call Swansea my home. It is the city that gave birth to Mal Pope, Bonnie Tyler, Russell T Davies of Doctor Who fame, Harry Secombe, Mervyn Davies—known affectionately as “Merv the Swerve”—and Kev Johns, a senior local Swansea celebrity. As the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnorshire mentioned, Dylan Thomas referred to Swansea as: “An ugly, lovely town…crawling, … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Pay Cap
Today in Parliament, Carolyn Harris, Member of Parliament for Swansea East has called on the Government to lift the 1% pay cap for our Armed Forces and give them the pay rise they deserve. Carolyn Harris MP said “I am pleased to have voted to give our Armed Forces the pay rise they deserve but it is hugely disappointing that this sentiment isn’t shared across the House. Under the … [Read more...]
Product safety and fire risk in residential premises
This afternoon I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate on product safety and fire risk in residential premises, where I asked the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility to take action, by considering a full-scale operation to tackle online sales of electrical products. … [Read more...]
Universal Credit roll-out
My contribution at yesterday's debate on Universal Credit Roll-out [with subtitles]. … [Read more...]
Women released from prison
Yesterday afternoon I spoke in Chris Elmore MP's Westminster Hall Debate on women after their release from prison. I’ve spoken before on a number of occasions about the plight of women in the penal system and as Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, this issue is of grave concern to me. We really need to be considering how we can be more proactive and creative about stopping these women … [Read more...]
Universal Credit
Many of you may have seen today's Evening Post, which features Geraldine Hill from Port Talbot discussing her struggle on Universal Credit. Geraldine is just one of thousands who is struggling with debt and rent arrears since being moved on to UC from her previous means-tested benefits. Universal Credit will be rolled out in Swansea on 13th December, just 12 days before Christmas, bringing with … [Read more...]
Energy in Wales Westminster Hall debate
Shortly before the conference recess, I spoke in Albert Owen MP's Westminster Hall debate on Energy in Wales. I called for the Government to proceed with the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. … [Read more...]
