https://youtu.be/Coj2ugbcw14 Last night, I held an adjournment debate in the House of Commons on children's funeral costs; two years, five months and four days after the first time I held such a debate. In this debate, I spoke of the unimaginable devastation of losing a child, much like I did in November 2016. It isn't easy to stand and share my heartache, but I do so because I know that it … [Read more...]
Welsh Grand Committee
Today the Welsh Grand Committee met to discuss the effect of the Autumn Budget on Wales. In my speech, I talked about the injustice served to Welsh women born in the 1950s and the need for a UK-wide Children's Funeral Fund. … [Read more...]
Welsh Government offers financial support to Tidal Lagoon
I welcome the Welsh Government’s offer of a financial contribution towards the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon. 363 days ago the Hendry Review was released, making a clear case for Swansea’s pathfinder tidal lagoon. In this report, Sir Charles Hendry stated “The aim now is that we should move to secure the pathfinder project as swiftly as possible” but we are still waiting for any form of commitment … [Read more...]
Welsh Children’s Burial Fund comes into effect today
Today the Welsh Government has announced that the Burial Fund promised by First Minister Carwyn Jones at this year’s Welsh Labour conference will come into full effect from today. The Welsh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local government to stop charging for the burial of children, ensuring there is a clear, fair and consistent approach across Wales. The First … [Read more...]
Time For The Chancellor To Act On Children’s Funeral Fees
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...]
Clampdown on high stakes gambling machines welcomed
SWANSEA East MP Carolyn Harris has expressed her delight at powers being given to the Welsh Government to ban high stakes gambling machines. … [Read more...]
