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Petitions Committee
Committee Members
Chair
Jason O'Connell MS
Shadow Economy Minister
Members
Sara Crowley MS
Backbencher
Elwyn Vaughan MS
Chair: Economy & Energy
Lyn Ackerman MS
Backbencher
Llŷr Powell MS
Reform UK Whip
Vikki Howells MS
Senedd Commissioner
Janet Finch-Saunders MS
Backbencher
Sara Crowley MS
Backbencher
Elwyn Vaughan MS
Chair: Economy & Energy
Lyn Ackerman MS
Backbencher
Llŷr Powell MS
Reform UK Whip
Vikki Howells MS
Senedd Commissioner
Janet Finch-Saunders MS
Backbencher
Committee Record
What does this committee do?
- Considers petitions submitted and signed by members of the public.
- Refer petitions to a government minister for a reply.
- Keep petitioners updated on developments.
- Make a decision on how long to keep petitions open for.
- Lead a debate in the Senedd if a petition receives more than 10,000 signatures.
Committee Statistics
Last Updated: 09/10/2026
“Petitions discussed” only counts new petitions, or legacy petitions carried over from the Sixth Senedd (2021-2026).
Petitions Discussed
0
Reports Published
0
Recommendations Accepted in Full
0
Recommendations Accepted in Principle
0
Recommendations Rejected
0
Average Committee Member Attendance
92.9%
Issues the Petitions Committee has looked at
Petitions of Note discussed by the Committee
Received over 10,000 signatures
| Petition | Title | First Considered | Signatures | Petitioners Request Summary | Government Response | Committee Actions | Debate | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-06-1582 | Restore a fair funding route so Welsh students aren’t shut out from MT dance degrees in England | 08/10/26 | 10,585 | Self-explanatory. | More performing arts courses in England set to be eligible for Welsh Government support from 2027. | Uncertainty beyond 2028. Requested a plenary debate. | TBC | TBC |
| P-07-1587 | Ban the tethering of horses and get them help when neglected | 24/09/26 | 13,944 | Self-explanatory. | Tethering isn’t illegal, but not a long term option; pointed to existing guidance. | Written to WLGA for a response. | TBC | TBC |
| P-07-1581 | Urgent Pembrokeshire Healthcare & Resident Safety - Withybush Hospital & Health Board Intervention | 24/09/26 | 11,864 | Welsh Government intervention to protect services; current state a threat to public health & safety | Not seen enough evidence to intervene; expects health board to engage with residents on health service changes. | Requested more information from Health Minister; seeking views of Health Committee. | TBC | TBC |
| P-07-1611 | Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN) | 24/09/26 | 11,451 | Full Barnett Formula consequential from special need spending in England to be spent the same way in Wales. | Education Minister in talks with local government & education sector on a way forward. | Requested a plenary debate. | Scheduled for 04/11/26 | TBC |
| P-07-1593 | Support vaccine development to save red squirrels from Squirrelpox virus | 24/09/26 | 12,824 | Self-explanatory. | Welsh Government put out tender in 2025, but no bids received; monitoring alternatives. | Requested more information on the vaccine bid from the Environment Minister. | TBC | TBC |
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