I couldn't have been happier than in March of this year when the Welsh government decided to scrap fees for children's funerals. Thanks to the Welsh government, parents in Wales who have to go through the tragedy of losing a child, no longer have to live in fear of the undertakers' bill landing on the mat. The Chancellor has the power to remove at least the financial pain of grieving families whom … [Read more...]
Child funeral fund
This morning I asked the Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom MP, to remind the Chancellor of my campaign for a child funeral fund before the Autumn Budget is revealed. I had a very positive response and will be contacting the Chancellor directly. … [Read more...]
Spring Budget
Daily Politics Wales 5th March 2017 With the Spring Budget announced tomorrow I just thought it would be a good opportunity to tell you how important a budget this is to me. Not only are Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon and the Swansea Bay City Deal to be considered, but also WASPI and my Children's Funeral Fund campaign. Fingers, toes and everything crossed for tomorrow! … [Read more...]
