Recent appearances

• 1. Tributes to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh 12 Apr 2021

  As I extend my deepest sympathy to Her Majesty and the whole royal family, I recall with great fondness the official opening of the fourth Assembly in 2011. It was my honour to attend on Prince Philip, introduce him to the guests and host his table for the celebratory lunch, held in the Wales Millennium Centre. Put simply, the Duke was good company and engaging. That was the basis of his...

• 24. Closing Statements 24 Mar 2021

  Llywydd, my career has been a tale of two institutions and something important connects them. The institutions are the Temple of Peace and the Assembly, now Senedd. And what connects them for me is the issue of children's rights. The Temple of Peace is Cardiff's finest art deco building, but perhaps an under-appreciated national institution. It is a haven for the voluntary sector, and a...

• 20. Debate on the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Report: 'Exploring the devolution of broadcasting: How can Wales get the media it needs? 24 Mar 2021

  I would like to start my contribution by thanking Bethan for her outstanding leadership as Chair of the committee. You've led the committee with energy, edge and commitment, and it's obvious to see in the outstanding reports the committee has produced. I also want to put on record my gratitude to Helen Mary Jones, who helped so ably during the time of your maternity leave. I just want to make...

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Former Conservative MS for South Wales Central

Entered the Senedd on 6 May 1999

Left the Senedd on 29 April 2021