That this House expresses its profound concern at proposals being developed by Powys Teaching Health Board which could see inpatient beds removed from all but two community hospitals in Powys; notes that options under consideration reportedly include concentrating inpatient care at Brecon and Newtown, leaving hospitals in Ystradgynlais, Builth Wells, Knighton, Bronllys, Welshpool, Llanidloes, Llandrindod Wells and Machynlleth at risk of being downgraded or closed; further notes that, if implemented, these proposals would represent one of the most significant reductions in rural healthcare provision in Powys for a generation; recognises the vital role community hospitals play in providing rehabilitation, step-down care, outpatient services and treatment closer to home in one of the most rural counties in Wales; acknowledges the significant financial pressures facing Powys Teaching Health Board following years of underinvestment in rural healthcare; believes that patients in Powys already face unacceptable barriers to accessing healthcare, including long travel times and increasing difficulties accessing cross-border treatment; further believes that removing inpatient services from community hospitals would worsen health inequalities and place additional pressure on patients, carers, ambulance services and neighbouring hospitals; calls on Powys Teaching Health Board to ensure full transparency throughout its Better Together programme and to undertake genuine and meaningful public consultation before any decisions are taken; and further calls on the Welsh Government and the Cabinet Minister for Health and Social Care to intervene to safeguard equitable access to healthcare for the people of Powys and ensure that rural communities are not disproportionately disadvantaged.

That this House expresses its profound concern at proposals being developed by Powys Teaching Health Board which could see inpatient beds removed from all but two community hospitals in Powys; notes that options under consideration reportedly include concentrating inpatient care at Brecon and Newtown, leaving hospitals in Ystradgynlais, Builth Wells,...

That this House recognises the importance of reliable public transport in connecting rural communities with employment, education, healthcare, and essential services; notes with concern the removal of the direct T4 bus service between Mid Wales and Cardiff, requiring passengers to change in Merthyr Tydfil; believes this has made journeys longer, less convenient and less accessible, particularly for older people, disabled passengers, and those travelling with young children or luggage; further recognises the importance of direct transport links to Cardiff for access to specialist NHS services, higher education, employment, and national institutions; and calls on the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales to reinstate a direct T4 bus service between Mid Wales and Cardiff.

That this House recognises the importance of reliable public transport in connecting rural communities with employment, education, healthcare, and essential services; notes with concern the removal of the direct T4 bus service between Mid Wales and Cardiff, requiring passengers to change in Merthyr Tydfil; believes this has made journeys longer,...

That this House notes that 23 June 2026 marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union; recognises the significant economic, political and social changes that have taken place since the referendum; further notes analysis suggesting that Brexit is reducing UK economic output by approximately £90 billion per year and has cost the Welsh economy at least £4 billion; acknowledges concerns expressed by businesses, farmers, manufacturers and exporters in Wales regarding increased barriers to trade with the UK's largest export market; also notes that Wales was a major beneficiary of European Structural and Investment Funds prior to Brexit, receiving billions of pounds for economic development, infrastructure, skills, research and community regeneration projects; notes concerns that replacement funding arrangements have not matched the scale, long-term certainty or local flexibility of previous European funding programmes; further notes the loss of freedom of movement and the impact this has had on opportunities for young people to live, work and study across Europe; further recognises the contribution that European funding made to communities across Wales, particularly in former industrial, rural and economically disadvantaged areas; and calls on the Government to take immediate steps towards the UK rejoining the European Union Single Market and Customs Union in order to reduce barriers to trade, boost economic growth, strengthen cooperation with European partners and expand opportunities for people and businesses across Wales and the wider UK.

That this House notes that 23 June 2026 marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union; recognises the significant economic, political and social changes that have taken place since the referendum; further notes analysis suggesting that Brexit is reducing UK economic output by approximately £90 billion...

That this House notes with concern the decision by Powys Teaching Health Board to extend waiting times for Powys residents receiving treatment in English hospitals; further notes that Powys has no district general hospital and that many residents are therefore reliant on hospitals in Herefordshire, Shropshire and elsewhere in England for routine and specialist treatment; recognises reports that some patients have faced significantly longer waits for treatment despite capacity existing within the hospitals they attend; believes that healthcare should be delivered according to clinical need rather than a patient's postcode or the financial position of their local health board; also notes the principles set out in the NHS Statement of Values and Principles for Cross-Border Healthcare, which seek to ensure that patients living in border communities are not disadvantaged by administrative boundaries; expresses concern about the impact prolonged delays have on patients living with pain, reduced mobility and deteriorating health conditions; and calls on the UK Government, Welsh Government and Powys Teaching Health Board to work together to ensure fair, timely and equitable access to healthcare for patients in Powys and other border communities.

That this House notes with concern the decision by Powys Teaching Health Board to extend waiting times for Powys residents receiving treatment in English hospitals; further notes that Powys has no district general hospital and that many residents are therefore reliant on hospitals in Herefordshire, Shropshire and elsewhere in England...

That this House recognises the longstanding contribution of the League of Friends of Brecon War Memorial Hospital to patients, staff and the wider community; notes the closure of the League's hospital shop after 19 years of dedicated service providing refreshments, essential items and everyday goods to patients and visitors; acknowledges the extensive fundraising work carried out by the League, including in the past year the provision of physiotherapy equipment, a refurbishment of the maternity suite, support for the children's unit, Christmas gifts for patients and meals for staff; pays tribute to the volunteers, trustees and supporters whose dedication has made this work possible over many decades; thanks all those who gave their time and commitment to running the hospital shop throughout its history; and wishes the League of Friends every success in their future charitable endeavours.

That this House recognises the longstanding contribution of the League of Friends of Brecon War Memorial Hospital to patients, staff and the wider community; notes the closure of the League's hospital shop after 19 years of dedicated service providing refreshments, essential items and everyday goods to patients and visitors; acknowledges...

That this House expresses deep concern at the sharp rise in youth unemployment in Wales; notes that the youth unemployment rate in Wales has increased to 16.3 per cent, with 32,800 young people currently unemployed; further notes that youth unemployment in Wales has risen significantly faster than elsewhere in the United Kingdom over the past year; recognises the long-term economic and social consequences of prolonged youth unemployment, including lower lifetime earnings, reduced productivity and poorer health outcomes; acknowledges concerns regarding the impact of skills shortages, reduced apprenticeship opportunities, rising housing costs and barriers to entering the workforce; further recognises the contribution that young people make to Wales's economy and communities; and calls on the UK Government and Welsh Government to work together to improve access to employment, training and apprenticeship opportunities, support economic growth and investment, and ensure that young people in Wales are able to build successful futures in their own communities.

That this House expresses deep concern at the sharp rise in youth unemployment in Wales; notes that the youth unemployment rate in Wales has increased to 16.3 per cent, with 32,800 young people currently unemployed; further notes that youth unemployment in Wales has risen significantly faster than elsewhere in the...

That this House believes that successive UK Governments have failed to provide Wales with the full range of devolved powers necessary to build a thriving economy, reduce poverty, and create sustainable and healthy communities; notes that successive commissions and reports have recommended the devolution of further powers from Westminster to the Senedd across areas including taxation, borrowing, rail and justice; further believes that the UK Government should bring forward a standalone Wales Bill to deliver additional powers to Wales, including over income tax bands, enhanced borrowing powers, the full devolution of rail infrastructure, the Crown Estate, justice and policing, energy regulation, Air Passenger Duty, broadcasting, and regional development funding; calls for the devolution of research and innovation funding and greater Welsh control over water and energy regulation; and urges the Government to recognise that strengthening Welsh devolution is essential to improving economic resilience, democratic accountability and long-term prosperity in Wales.

That this House believes that successive UK Governments have failed to provide Wales with the full range of devolved powers necessary to build a thriving economy, reduce poverty, and create sustainable and healthy communities; notes that successive commissions and reports have recommended the devolution of further powers from Westminster to...

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised as a bank holiday in Wales; further notes that the national days of Scotland and Northern Ireland are already marked by bank holidays; believes the power to grant bank holidays in Wales should sit with the Welsh Government; and further believes that making St David’s Day a bank holiday in Wales this year would demonstrate that Wales is properly valued as a nation while also supporting community life, and the Welsh economy.

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gwyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should...

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s 2025 Autumn Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party and civic support for doing so; further regrets that it did not provide for the devolution of heavy rail infrastructure, limiting Wales’s ability to plan and deliver an integrated, modern transport system; notes with disappointment that the Government has not reclassified England-only infrastructure projects that have been incorrectly designated as England and Wales projects, which has the effect of reducing Wales’s fair share of funding through the Barnett formula; recognises that these omissions compound wider funding shortfalls, including the failure to replace in full the EU structural funds previously available to Wales; believes that this Budget represents a missed opportunity to empower Wales with the tools needed to deliver sustainable and equitable economic development; and calls on the Government to bring forward revised proposals that devolve key assets and competencies, correct project classifications, and provide the resources required for genuine structural change.

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s 2025 Autumn Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party...

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for transport under the Barnett formula; recognises estimates that the latest decision could lead to Wales forgoing between £1.34 billion and £1.59 billion in additional funding, on top of previous projected losses from HS2 and East-West Rail, amounting in total to approximately £6 billion; acknowledges the acknowledged pressures on Wales’s transport infrastructure and the importance of adequate investment to support communities and economic growth; also notes that Scotland and Northern Ireland will receive consequential funding from Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major transport projects in England; and calls on the Government to review the classification of major rail projects and to ensure that funding arrangements operate fairly and transparently for all parts of the United Kingdom, including consideration of devolving responsibilities or revising project classifications where appropriate to avoid future disparities.

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for...

That this House congratulates Erwood Young Farmers’ Club on winning the Wales YFC Entertainment Competition Final held in Bangor; recognises the dedication, creativity and teamwork shown by the members in preparing their performance; notes that this achievement means the club will go on to represent Wales at the Great Britain YFC Finals in April; applauds the hard work of all the young people, organisers and volunteers involved in supporting the club; further recognises the vital role that Young Farmers’ Clubs play in rural communities, providing opportunities for young people to develop skills, confidence and friendships; and wishes Erwood YFC the very best of luck as they represent Wales on the national stage.

That this House congratulates Erwood Young Farmers’ Club on winning the Wales YFC Entertainment Competition Final held in Bangor; recognises the dedication, creativity and teamwork shown by the members in preparing their performance; notes that this achievement means the club will go on to represent Wales at the Great Britain...

That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency will only issue automatic Category B entitlements, and that vocational categories C, CE, D and DE are not currently exchangeable; recognises that this is preventing otherwise qualified Ukrainian drivers from working in sectors facing shortages, such as the road freight sector; and calls on the Government to review the arrangements and work with the Ukrainian authorities to establish a lawful mechanism to recognise manual and relevant vocational entitlements, subject to appropriate safeguards.

That this House notes that, under the agreement in force since 20 May 2021, Ukrainian driving licences may be exchanged for Great Britain licences; further notes that because tests taken before 28 December 2021 did not record whether they were completed in a manual or automatic vehicle, the Driver and...

That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urges the Government to undertake further work to reform business rates in order to establish a fairer and more sustainable base of tax from which rates are charged.

That this House calls on the Government to postpone the implementation of new business rates valuations until it has published data on the impact of recent revaluations; believes that proceeding without this information risks unfair outcomes for businesses, especially hospitality businesses; and urges the Government to undertake further work to reform...

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should be formally recognised as a bank holiday in Wales; further notes that the national days of Scotland and Northern Ireland are already marked by bank holidays; believes the power to grant bank holidays in Wales should sit with the Welsh Government; and further believes that making St David’s Day a bank holiday in Wales this year would demonstrate that Wales is properly valued as a nation while also supporting community life, and the Welsh economy.

That this House recognises St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi), celebrated on 1 March, as the national day of Wales and a celebration of Welsh culture and identity, and of the life and legacy of Saint David (Dewi Sant), the patron saint of Wales; notes that St David’s Day should...

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for transport under the Barnett formula; recognises estimates that the latest decision could lead to Wales forgoing between £1.34 billion and £1.59 billion in additional funding, on top of previous projected losses from HS2 and East-West Rail, amounting in total to approximately £6 billion; acknowledges the acknowledged pressures on Wales’s transport infrastructure and the importance of adequate investment to support communities and economic growth; also notes that Scotland and Northern Ireland will receive consequential funding from Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major transport projects in England; and calls on the Government to review the classification of major rail projects and to ensure that funding arrangements operate fairly and transparently for all parts of the United Kingdom, including consideration of devolving responsibilities or revising project classifications where appropriate to avoid future disparities.

That this House notes with concern the classification of Northern Powerhouse Rail as an England and Wales project despite no part of the route being located in Wales; further notes that this follows similar classifications for HS2 and East-West Rail, which have resulted in Wales not receiving consequential funding for...

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s recent Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party and civic support for doing so; further regrets that it did not provide for the devolution of heavy rail infrastructure, limiting Wales’s ability to plan and deliver an integrated, modern transport system; notes with disappointment that the Government has not reclassified England-only infrastructure projects that have been incorrectly designated as “England and Wales” projects, which has the effect of reducing Wales’s fair share of funding through the Barnett formula; recognises that these omissions compound wider funding shortfalls, including the failure to replace in full the EU structural funds previously available to Wales, believes that this Budget represents a missed opportunity to empower Wales with the tools needed to deliver sustainable and equitable economic development; and calls on the Government to bring forward revised proposals that devolve key assets and competencies, correct project classifications, and provide the resources required for genuine structural change.

That this House expresses profound concern that the UK Government’s recent Budget fails to deliver the structural reforms and investment necessary to meet Wales’s long-term economic and social needs; regrets in particular that the Budget did not include the devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales, despite strong cross-party and...

That this House congratulates Bwyd Powys Food on being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award; recognises that this national, evidence-based accolade highlights the partnership’s outstanding work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food across Powys; commends its efforts to address food poverty, diet-related ill-health, the challenges faced by family farms and the decline of independent food retailers; notes the strength of the partnership hosted by Cultivate and including Powys County Council, Powys Teaching Health Board, Social Farms and Gardens, Our Food 1200, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Black Mountains College, Natural Resources Wales, Neath Port Talbot Group of Colleges and Mach Maethlon; further recognises the significant progress already achieved through the Powys Food Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2028, including participation in the Welsh Veg in Schools programme, support for new entrant farmers through the Future Farms project, the launch of the Powys Food Map, and the delivery of community-centred initiatives such as subsidised veg boxes and cooking classes; and commends Bwyd Powys Food for its leadership in driving positive food system change and for contributing to a growing Good Food Movement across Powys and the wider UK.

That this House congratulates Bwyd Powys Food on being awarded the Sustainable Food Places Bronze Award; recognises that this national, evidence-based accolade highlights the partnership’s outstanding work to promote healthy, sustainable and local food across Powys; commends its efforts to address food poverty, diet-related ill-health, the challenges faced by family...

That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security; condemns the decision by this Government to not renew a discretionary grant provided to the NFYFC for over 30 years; notes that this grant enabled NFYFC to collaborate closely with Defra in delivering training, events, resources, and research that supported young people in agriculture; and urges the Government to reconsider their decision in light of the clear advantages the grant provides for a minimal cost to the Government.

That this House recognises the enormous contribution that the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) provides in rural communities across the United Kingdom, in educating and supporting young people and in supporting the next generation of farmers and thus the UK’s future food security; condemns the decision by this...

That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pension Scheme, leaving many in poverty here in the UK, including in communities such as Brecon where Gurkha veterans and their families have made an enduring contribution; condemns this longstanding injustice, which denies these veterans the full recognition and support they deserve; rejects the Government’s current transfer offer as wholly inadequate and financially punitive; believes that all Gurkhas, regardless of date of retirement, should be granted full access to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme on an equal, year-for-year basis; further believes that this ongoing discrimination against Gurkha veterans is a dereliction of the UK's moral duty under the Armed Forces Covenant; and calls on the Government to act without further delay to end this injustice and ensure that every Gurkha veteran receives the full and equal pension they have earned through their loyal service to the United Kingdom.

That this House honours the extraordinary loyalty and service of the Gurkha soldiers who have fought alongside British forces for over 200 years; notes with deep concern that thousands of Gurkha veterans who retired before 1 July 1997 remain trapped on inferior pensions under the outdated Gurkha Pension Scheme, leaving...

That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension Scheme, it has failed to extend the same support to BCSSS members, many of whom face real difficulty despite having contributed to the scheme throughout their working lives; believes that levelling up coalfield communities must begin by honouring the generation whose hard work built and sustained them; supports the BCSSS Trustees in their call for the £2.3 billion investment reserve to be distributed fairly to members; and calls on the Government to consult directly with the trustees and commit to full transparency in all decisions relating to the scheme.

That this House condemns the ongoing injustice faced by members of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) and urges the Government to act immediately to ensure that all former mineworkers are treated with fairness and dignity; notes that, while the Government has recently released funds from the Miners’ Pension...