Jones: the real party of Wales

Speech to the Welsh Conservative Party conference at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

"Good morning, and welcome to the second day of our conference.

And what an excellent conference it has been. Yesterday, we heard a tremendous speech from our leader, David Cameron. A speech of great importance to the future of ...

Jones: Government shows lack of respect to Welsh farmers

Speech to Parliament in an Opposition Day Debate on Foot and Mouth disease.

"I am pleased to contribute to this debate, particularly since I represent one of the foremost lamb-producing areas of the country. The Vale of Clwyd and the surrounding hills are renowned for the quality of produce and ...

Jones: Common sense and discretion needed on motor database

Speech to the House of Commons.

"I am grateful to Mr. Speaker for allowing this short debate on the motor insurance database.

There can be no doubt that the problem of uninsured driving is significant in the United Kingdom. It is estimated that one in 20 cars on the road ...

Jones: A bright future for Wales and for Britain

"Welcome to the second day of our conference.

This spring, of course, will bring the Welsh Assembly elections - and there is a feeling abroad that the Conservative Party are going to do rather well.

That feeling is not simply confined to us Conservatives.

At last week's Labour Party conference ...

Jones: Safeguarding our security

To the Welsh Conservative Party conference in Llandudno.

"The morning of July 7th 2005 started normally enough.

I was working at my office in Parliament. It was a beautiful day and I was feeling at ease with the world.

I had been an MP for just two months and was ...

David Jones: Getting Wales moving

Speech on the Transport (Wales) Bill in the House of Commons.

"I broadly welcome the Bill, but I have concerns about its implementation in the hands of the Welsh Assembly which, in the years since its inception, has shown itself to be an increasingly acquisitive and centralising body.

I have ...

David Jones: A Conservative voice for north Wales

In his maiden speech to the House of Commons, Clwyd West MP David Jones said:

"I compliment the hon. Member for Hartlepool on his witty and thought-provoking contribution to this debate, and the hon. Members who have spoken for the first time today.

I am pleased to be called so ...

David Jones: More police in Wales

Speech to the Welsh Conservative Party conference

"A few weeks ago, I spoke to a meeting of members of Age Concern in Abergele, which had been called to discuss the issue of local bus services.

One gentleman from Colwyn Bay told me that the last bus to the area of ...

David Jones: A Police Force for the People

Speech by David Jones, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Clwyd West to Welsh Conservatives Spring Conference 2004

"A few days ago, I spoke to a shopkeeper who runs a business with his sister in a small North Wales town not very far from this conference hall.

He told me that, only a ...

David Jones: Only the Welsh Conservatives can deliver

Speech by David Jones AM, Welsh Conservative

Spokesman for Finance to the Welsh Conservatives Spring Conference

Madam chairman, ladies and gentleman,

I am proud to stand here today to hail a great new Labour success story.

Taxation.

Before he came to power, Tony Blair said he had "no plans to ...