Welsh Affairs Committee

Scrutinising the interests of Wales and the conduct of the Wales Office, this Commons select committee examines policy and administration affecting Wales across devolved and reserved matters. The committee takes oral evidence from ministers, public bodies, and external witnesses and conducts inquiries into areas of significant Welsh concern. Recent sessions have focused on housing and homelessness provision in Wales, with committees hearing evidence on the scale and causes of housing insecurity. The committee has pursued a sustained inquiry into inward investment and Wales's industrial legacy, engaging the Wales Office and exploring how the nation can attract business investment whilst managing its post-industrial transition. It has scrutinised Welsh language media through regular oversight of S4C leadership, and examined cross-border healthcare challenges through an inquiry into Estonia's digital health model and implications for care across UK borders. The committee additionally held evidence sessions on the Welsh Rugby Union's three-club restructuring plan and its impact on grassroots rugby participation.