David Chadwick

David Chadwick

Liberal Democrat — Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 June 2026

Debate

Defence Investment Plan

Contribution

My constituency is home to the Sennybridge training area, an area of vital national importance that borders Merthyr Cynog. The military training area exists only because local farmers surrendered their farms for the national interest. However, the Minister’s Department is now raising concerns about foreign investment in the area—notably that from Bute Energy, which plans to build wind farms that could create a physical obstruction to air traffic movements and military operations. Will the Minister outline what he is doing to support defence investment in Wales at sites like Sennybridge? Will he agree to meet me and Merthyr Cynog community council to discuss Bute Energy’s plans for the area?

More from David Chadwick

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

For David Chadwick's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the David Chadwick report card.

Partner sites