Ukraine Casework Hub
The Home Secretary has opened a Ukraine Casework Hub in Parliament. This Hub gives me direct access to submitting visa applications on behalf of Bridgend residents under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
My Work in Parliament
When in Parliament, my time will be spent in a variety of ways. These include: meeting with organisations or groups at the request of constituents, attending receptions or briefings, debating in the House of Commons or Westminster Hall, asking oral questions of Ministers, meeting with Ministers on behalf of constituents, entertaining constituents who are visiting and taking part in select committee meetings. Below you can read about some of the things I’ve been doing whilst in Westminster.
Weekly Roundup 17th April 2022
An update of what I’ve been up to this week as your MP for Bridgend and Porthcawl. If there’s anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to get in touch at Jamie.wallis.mp@parliament.uk.
Ukrainian Refugees Update
I attended a meeting with the Home Office to receive an update regarding Ukrainian refugees in the United Kingdom. As Ukraine continues to defend its freedom, the UK public has shown compassion and warmth in welcoming the people of Ukraine into the United Kingdom.
Meeting with the Justice Secretary to Discuss a British Bill of Rights
This week, I met with the Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab, to discuss the UK Government’s progress towards implementing a British Bill of Rights. I stressed the importance that a British Bill of Rights should seek to strengthen protections for free speech.
Down Syndrome Bill Passes Through Parliament
I am pleased that the Down Syndrome Bill has now officially passed through both Houses of Parliament, meaning it will receive Royal Assent and become an Act.
Meeting with Cancer Research UK
This week, I met with Cancer Research UK to mark the charity’s 20th anniversary. I took the chance to meet with researchers working on the latest breakthroughs and campaigners helping to deliver change in our community.
Letter to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security
The invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on our need to strengthen cybersecurity. I have written to the Prime Minister to enquire as to what progress has been made in reviewing the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Cyber Aware Campaign Launches
Today, the UK Government launched the Cyber Aware campaign, which advices on how to protect yourself from cyber-criminals and cyber-attacks
Meeting with the Chancellor to Discuss the Cost of Living
I met with the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak to convey concerns regarding the rising cost of living and to hear what steps the UK Government is taking to help tackle this crisis.
Raising the Topic of Community-Owned Renewable Energy
At this week’s sitting of the Parliamentary Welsh Affairs Select Committee, I raised the topic of community-owned renewable energy and if these projects have a future In Wales?