Hywel Francis

Former Labour MP for Aberavon

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Hywel Francis is a former MP for Aberavon.

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Former Labour MP for Aberavon

Entered the House of Commons on 7 June 2001 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

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Topics of interest

  • Wales
  • Education and Skills
  • Work and Pensions
  • Health
  • Justice
  • Carers
  • Part-time Students
  • Higher Education
  • Magistrates Courts: Wales
  • Remploy

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) ( 8 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (26 Jul 2010 to 8 Sep 2010)
  • Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
  • Chair, Welsh Affairs Committee (13 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (11 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 13 Jul 2005)

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Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Recent appearances

  • Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Economic Rebalancing 21 Jan 2015

    I am sure the Secretary of State agrees that one of the best ways of rebalancing the economy is to ensure the interface between universities and the private and public sectors, and I know he recently visited my constituency and the new Swansea university campus at Crymlyn burrows. I am also sure he would wish to join me in congratulating the leader of Neath Port Talbot county borough council,...
  • Opposition Day — [12th Allotted Day]: Steel Industry 14 Jan 2015

    I am proud to be a member of Community and a founder of the all-party group on steel in the 2001 Parliament. I also draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which refers to the fact that I had the privilege of addressing the Community biennial conference last year. I represent the proud steel town of Port Talbot. The late great Jack Thomas,...
  • Opposition Day: Government Policies (Wales) 26 Nov 2014

    It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ceredigion (Mr Williams), who is a very valued member of the Welsh Affairs Committee. When I chaired the Committee, he always thanked me for the impartial way in which I did so. In contrast, I say to the hon. Member for Monmouth (David T. C. Davies) in a comradely way, although he may not understand the word, that I look forward to the time...

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Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc
£120 received from Teledu Tinopolis, Canolfan Tinopolis, Stryd y Parc, Llaenelli, SA15 3YE, for an interview on 20 March 2014. Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 15 April 2014)

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