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Mr Raymond Powell is a former MP for Ogmore.

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Former Labour MP for Ogmore

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 8 December 2001 — Died

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Previous MPs in this constituency

• Walter Padley
• John Evans
• Edward Williams
• Vernon Hartshorn

Future MPs in this constituency

• Huw Irranca-Davies
• Chris Elmore

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill Committee (4 out of 5)

Recent appearances

• Public Bill Committee: Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill: New Clause 5 - Consultation by the National Assembly for Wales 30 Jan 2001

  We must be careful when dealing with new procedures for the adoption of children. In the past two years, I have seen great problems when adoptions are allowed without full investigation of people who are adopting children throughout the country, particularly in Wales. We must have provisions and people who are able to ensure that a proper inspection takes place of the homes where those...

• Public Bill Committee: Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill: Clause 1 - Application of Part V of theCare Standards Act 2000 23 Jan 2001

  Does my hon. Friend not believe that it is important to examine the commissioner's responsibilities? Would it not better to make him a Minister with full responsibility for children in Wales, so that he was answerable as a Minister rather than as a commissioner—with all the ties that would be placed on his role?

• Public Bill Committee: Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill: Clause 1 - Application of Part V of theCare Standards Act 2000 23 Jan 2001

  On a point of order, Mr. Jones. Since 10.30 am I have been asking for the window behind me to be closed. I shall leave the Committee until it is closed.

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