During Wales Questions today, Neil pressed the Secretary of State for Wales on Government plans to fund a tidal lagoon pathfinder project at Swansea Bay.

Neil led as Parliamentary debate on animal welfare, where he called for an increase in the maximum sentence for animal cruelty to be increased from six months to five years.

Neil spoke in the debate on Equitable Life policy holders to call for fairness for those involved in the scheme. He said:

Neil spoke in the debate on the Budget. In his six minute speech, Neil packed into his speech his views on National Insurance for the self-employed, Brexit, jobs, debt, social care and education. You can read Neil's speech below and the full debate can be read at this link: 

Neil spoke up in a debate on broadband speeds and advertising to call for fairer marketing of broadband services. You can read his intervention below:

Neil spoke in the debate on the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill to press for more charging points for electric vehicles.

Neil made an impassioned plea for better flood defences in the House of Commons. In a speech about the Environment Select Committee's recent report on future flood prevention, Neil called for far stronger action by Government to protect homes and communities from flood waters.

Neil took part in a debate on Tree Planting in the UK to highlight the benefits of increasing the acreage of British forests and woodlands. He called for higher tree planting rates to improve our environment, mitigate flood risk and promote our economy.

Neil made a speech on the future of the UK Fishing Industry in a Backbench Business debate in the House of Commons. You can read the speech below or watch it at this link:

Neil quizzed the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, on better broadband for the South West. He called for greater separation between BT and Openreach and proper competition in the broadband market.