Ruth Jones MP elected as Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee
9 September 2024
Ruth Jones MP has been elected unopposed as Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee. The result was announced in the Chamber by Mr Speaker.
The elected MP takes up their position as chair of the committee when the remaining members of the committee have been appointed by the House.
The new Chair, Ruth Jones MP, said:
“It is an honour to serve as Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee. Having played an active role in the Committee’s work during the last Parliament, I’m delighted to step up to this new role.
"I look forward to working with colleagues from across the House in holding the new Government to account on its ambitions for Wales.”
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