Nia Griffith MP/ASNia Griffith MP fighting to recover unjust fees for miners
Did you have fees deducted from your miners’ compensation?
Some solicitors and unions have taken fees from miners, despite the fact that the government has paid for all legal and medical costs. If you have not yet claimed back fees deducted from your compensation, please contact my Constituency Office.
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Honouring our Bevin Boys
I am calling on all surviving Bevin Boys to come forward to claim a unique veterans badge as a tribute to their sacrifices during and after the Second World War. The Bevin Boys scheme was introduced in 1943 by the then Minister for Labour and National Service, Ernest Bevin, in response to an increasing shortage of labour in the coal mining industry. The scheme ran from 1943 to 1948 and involved recruiting some 43,000 men to work in the coal mines rather than serve in the armed forces. It is with honour and gratitude that we recognise their tremendous work with the award of this special badge. The first badges are being issued this March to coincide with ...
You can save yourself a trip to a polling station by making a postal vote. Anyone who is registered to vote can apply for a postal vote. If you live in the Llanelli constituency, Nia Griffith MP's office will be very happy to help you register for a postal vote. You can apply to have a postal vote for just one election, for a specific time period, or for a permanent postal vote.
You have a right to vote and your vote is a vital part of the democratic process. You must be on the electoral register to vote in elections and referendums. If you think you may not be registered, for example, if you have recently moved home, then you need to register to vote. You can register to vote in future elections at any time of the year.
What is the Veterans Badge?
Nia is happy to arrange tours around the House of Parliament for people from the Llanelli Constituency. Tours are available both for individuals and groups, including schools and community organisations. There are a few restrictions on tours of the Houses of Parliament, therefore please contact Nia’s office at least four weeks in advance of any planned visit. There are particular restrictions on large groups and such groups should try to book at least four months in advance. When Parliament is sitting, tours are currently available as follows:
There is a division of responsibilities between Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. The UK Houses of Parliament in Westminster
"My office offers a wide range of services to constituents. I encourage you to use these services." "One of my roles is to help constituents with problems. Please contact me outlining any difficulties you face. It is important to note that, following devolution, some issues in Wales are dealt with by Parliament while others are dealt with by the Welsh Assembly. As well as helping you with problems, I am your voice in Parliament, and as such it is my duty to promote your interests. In order to do this effectively I need to know your opinions. In addition, I am happy to arrange visits to Parliament, help with obtaining Veterans Badges and assist you with registering to vote."
