Prime Minister Needs To Match Her Rhetoric On Climate Change

19 Jul 2017

Jo Stevens MP secured a Westminster Hall debate on Wales and the Queen’s speech. I took the opportunity to raise the issue of the tidal lagoon and when we are going to get the go-ahead from the Government. Stephen Kinnock: My hon. Friend is making an excellent speech on the tidal…

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Steel In Type 26 Frigates

18 Jul 2017

I tabled questions to the Ministry of Defence on the steel that they are using to build the Type-26 frigates and below is the response that I received: Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Type 26 frigates announced on 2 July 2017 will be constructed…

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Steel Of UK Origin

18 Jul 2017

I tabled a written parliamentary question to the Ministry of Defence asking them about introducing a certificate of origin on steel used in construction, a call that was made in the Steel 2020 report. You can read their response below. Stephen Kinnock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what…

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Questions To The Ministry Of Justice On The Proposed Prison For Port Talbot

13 Jul 2017

Following the General Election I tabled a series of questions to the Ministry of Justice on their proposals to build a prison on land in the Baglan Industrial Park, these included the criteria for choosing the land, the process for determining the category of prisoner, and whether the prison would…

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My Life As A Bully Screened In Parliament

11 Jul 2017

Youngsters from Dyffryn Comprehensive have visited Parliament for a special screening of My Life As A Bully. The event, hosted by local MP Stephen Kinnock, showcased the locally made film starring pupils from the school. The mockumentary deals with the issue of bullying and how it affected those who are…

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What Is The Prime Minister Doing To Ensure China Starts Playing By The Rules?

10 Jul 2017

The Prime Minster attended the House of Commons today to answer questions on the G20 summit that took place last week. I questioned her on her discussions with China’s President Xi and action over Chinese steel: It is welcome that the Prime Minister raised the issue of the dumping of…

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British Steel In The New Type 26 Frigates

10 Jul 2017

During questions to the Ministry of Defence I asked them about the use of British steel in the new Type 26 frigates: What conversations has the Minister had with British steel producers to maximise the use of British steel in the new Type 26 frigates, and what percentage of the…

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The Israeli government is in a state of denial

05 Jul 2017

Today I took part in the debate on Israel and Palestine in the House of Commons. You can read my contribution below: I want to focus my comments today on Gaza, which is the world’s largest open-air prison. Of the 2 million people crammed into the 139 square miles of…

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Stephen Kinnock Calls For Inquiry In To Contaminated Blood Scandal

21 Jun 2017

Stephen Kinnock MP has called for a full and open public inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal. The Aberavon MP joined with campaigners outside the Department of Health to demand justice for the thousands of people affected when they were multiply-infected with blood-borne viruses, including Hepatitis C and HIV, via…

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Exiting EU Committee Questions Head Of HMRC

29 May 2017

The Head of HM Revenue and Customs appeared in front of the Committee for Exiting the European Union. I asked him about how much of HMRC’s time is being absorbed by the EU referendum result and the cost of it. You can read the exchange below Stephen Kinnock: How much of…

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Trade With Businesses Based In The Illegally Occupied Territories Of The West Bank Should Be Sanctioned

26 May 2017

During a debate in Westminster Hall on the centenary of the Balfour declaration I was able to intervene and ask whether trade with businesses based in the illegally occupied territories of the West Bank should be sanctioned. Stephen Kinnock: Does the hon. Gentleman agree that although trade with Israel is excellent,…

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Prime Minister Fails To Answer Question On Plan To Avert Disaster At Port Of Dover In Event Of A No Deal Brexit

24 May 2017

The Prime Minister gave a statement in the House on the progress being made in the Brexit negotiations. I was ask her about what plans the Government has to avert a disaster at the port of Dover in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. You can read my question…

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Proposed Prison In Port Talbot

26 Apr 2017

In the final Welsh questions before the election I questioned the Secretary of State on the decision to site a category C prison at Baglan Industrial Park. Stephen Kinnock: Brexit could have a negative impact on jobs in Wales, so the proposal to build a category C prison in my…

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Emergency PIP Debate

30 Mar 2017

I intervened in the emergency PIP debate today to raise the number of cases I am receiving at my office Stephen Kinnock: I thank my Honourable Friend for giving way. In recent months, I have had 44 PIP cases in my constituency, with dozens going to appeal. Eight have already gone…

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Triggering Article 50

29 Mar 2017

On the day that the Prime Minister sent her letter to Brussels, triggering Article 50, I questioned her on the contents of the letter and in particular about the security of our country. Stephen Kinnock: Thank you Mr Speaker. In her letter to Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister says: “If…we leave…

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EU Scrutiny Committee – David Jones & Sir Tim Barrow

21 Mar 2017

Sir Tim Barrow, the UK ambassador to the EU, and The Rt Hon David Jones MP, Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union, appeared before the EU Scrutiny Committee and I was able to question them on how prepared the other 27 EU institutions are for the Brexit…

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EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill

14 Mar 2017

As the EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill returned to the Commons from the Lords, I was able to intervene in the Minister’s statement: The Minister is asking us to take him at his word—on trust. Given the record of the Conservative party recently on manifesto commitments, does the same principle…

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St David’s Day Debate 2017

02 Mar 2017

Today the House of Commons held its annual St David’s Day debate and I spoke about Brexit, steel and the boundary review. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Ynys Môn (Albert Owen) for securing this debate. On 23 June 2016, the UK, Wales and indeed my constituency of…

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Universal Credit – Letter to Damian Green MP

10 Feb 2017

I’ve written to Damian Green, Secretary of State for the Department of Work and Pensions, about my concerns around Universal Credit, which, in its current state is not fit for purpose. You can read my letter by clicking on the button below and the Secretary of State’s response.

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European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill – Clauses

09 Feb 2017

For the third reading of the EU (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, Labour tabled a number of targeted amendments that were debated, and voted upon. Our amendments were not about delaying or preventing Article 50 being triggered because we respect and accept the outcome of the referendum result. They were aimed…

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Broadband In Aberavon

09 Feb 2017

During questions to the Department of Media, Culture and Sport I questioned the Minister for Digital and Culture about the broadband coverage in Aberavon: Stephen Kinnock: What assessment the Government have made of the potential merits of providing universal superfast broadband coverage. Matt Hancock, Minister for Digital and Culture: We…

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