United Kingdom parliament

Steve Witherden

Member of Parliament · Labour

Transcripts of what Steve Witherden said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

13 sittings with a confirmed speech

Sittings appear here a month after they are held.

Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice

      “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Early intervention is key to tackling youth offending, and our government's commitment to new youth hubs is essential in supporting at-risk young people and steering them away from a life of crime. Constituents of mine in…”
      Watch from 39:41

  2. Welsh Affairs Committee · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Chair’s opening, declarations and remit

      “Thank you, thank you Chair. So my wife and I are both featured in the documentary. My wife's a community councillor in the area where the chemical plant we're going to be speaking, one of the chemical plants we're going…”
      Watch from 1:18

    • Thresholds, contaminated land law and council conflicts

      “Thank you, Chair. It was just a question for Lucy and Dan following on from the Natural Resources Wales question. It's basically how on earth can we make, you know, a balanced assessment of the genuine concerns posed by PCBs…”
      Watch from 22:37

    • Thresholds, contaminated land law and council conflicts

      “Just a follow-up question because obviously councils, we're talking about NRW, we're talking about councils. You know, and councils report that some of the sites had been investigated and didn't meet, you know, the legal definition of contaminated land. We're…”
      Watch from 24:21

  3. Simultaneous Translation - Welsh Affairs Committee · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • S4C funding, prominence and charter review risks

      “Thank you. Thank you Chair. Can you outline the reach of S4C in terms of viewers and also the economic impact in terms of commissioning content and supporting production companies in Wales?”
      Watch from 4:27

  4. Welsh Affairs Committee · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • S4C audience reach and digital growth

      “Can you outline the reach of S4C in terms of viewers and also the economic impact in terms of commissioning content and supporting production companies in Wales?”
      Watch from 25:18

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • Violence against women and girls: 10‑year halving target

      “Number 10, please, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the 30th of June this year, the then Secretary of State for Justice made a very welcome and vital commitment in this chamber to close the 10-year sentencing gap, ensuring…”
      Watch from 15:00

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 13 July 2026

    • Immigration and Asylum Bill: backbench debate, amendments and Second Reading vote

      “Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I recognise the need for reform to our immigration system, but many of the measures in this bill require further scrutiny. Existing legislation has long served as an important safeguard, ensuring powers are exercised properly.…”
      Watch from 7:01:13

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