In Parliament

Since being in Parliament, I have taken part in numerous Commons debates and asked several oral and written parliamentary questions.

Copies of all the speeches and questions I have made since becoming a Member of Parliament can be found here:

Even though speaking in the House of Commons is high profile, most of the work is done in Committees. It is during Committees that close scrutiny of government legislation can take place.

There is a Commons Select Committee for each government department and I am currently a member of the Environmental Audit Committee which examines the extent to which the policies and programmes of government departments and non-departmental public bodies contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.

More information about the Environmental Audit Committee can be found http://www.parliament.uk/eacom.

31.05.13 - Barclays sign up to Islwyn Work Experience Programme. read more

30.05.13 - Local MP teams up with companies across Islwyn to launch Work Experience Programme. read more

22.05.13 - ‘Over 800 households disconnected by their energy supplier’ says Islwyn MP. read more

21.05.13 - ‘Local business success stories proves Islwyn has a bright future’ says local MP. read more

17.05.13 - Islwyn MP throws his weight behind Carers Week. read more

16.05.13 - ‘Help raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease’ says Islwyn MP. read more

15.05.13 - ‘Risca Primary Press Pack grill lslwyn MP. read more

14.05.13 - ‘Risca Primary Press Pack grill lslwyn MP. read more

08.05.13 - ‘It is great to see local businesses and schools working together in Islwyn’ says local MP. read more

25.04.13 - ‘Welsh commuters could pay a third more for rail tickets than Scots’ warns Islwyn MP. read more

23.04.13 - ‘Save energy in your community’ says Islwyn MP. read more

15.04.13 - ‘Save energy in your community’ says Islwyn MP. read more

10.04.13 - Islwyn MP calls on Chancellor to ‘Toast the Tax’. read more

09.04.13 - Islwyn MP & Ysgol Cwm Rhymni students wish Wales a Happy 5th Anniversary as a ‘Fair Trade Nation’ read more

22.03.13 - Islwyn MP teams up with parliamentary neighbours to deliver bedroom tax petition to PM. read more

19.03.13 -Art lovers from across Caerphilly Borough enjoy talents of local Argoed artists. read more

13.03.13 - ‘Young people need quality apprenticeships’ says Islwyn MP. read more

12.03.13 - Over 1000 people set to be hit by bedroom tax in Islwyn says Local MP. read more