Former Member of Parliament
Hywel Williams
Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon
At a glanceHywel Williams was a Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon.
Early day motions
| 2 May 2024 | 2024 Basque regional election results | 8 sig. |
| 7 Mar 2024 | OVO Energy’s decision to stop correspondence in Welsh | 7 sig. |
| 19 Feb 2024 | Cwmni Da | 4 sig. |
| 8 Feb 2024 | UK funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East | 16 sig. |
| 1 Feb 2024 | Allied Steel and Wire workers’ pensions | 10 sig. |
| 15 Jan 2024 | Vaughan Hughes | 5 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (International Development) · Opposition Department 21 Jul 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Chief Whip · Opposition Department 21 Jul 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Defence) · Opposition Department 21 Jul 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) · Opposition Department 21 Jul 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (International Trade) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Opposition Department 10 May 2001 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Brexit) · Opposition Department 1 Jun 2017 – 21 Jul 2020
- Plaid Cymru Westminster Leader · Opposition Department 12 Oct 2015 – 1 Jun 2017
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Europe) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 1 Jun 2017
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 1 Jun 2017
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Defence) · Opposition Department 8 May 2015 – 1 Jun 2017
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (International Development) · Opposition Department 10 May 2004 – 1 Jun 2017
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Education) · Opposition Department 10 Jun 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow PC Spokesperson (Health) · Opposition Department 10 May 2001 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 18 Jun 2010 – 18 Mar 2013
- Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 10 May 2005 – 10 May 2006
Committee memberships
- Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Media Bill 29 Nov 2023 – 12 Dec 2023
- Powers of Attorney Bill 22 Feb 2023 – 1 Mar 2023
- Health and Care Bill 7 Sep 2021 – 2 Nov 2021
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art · Chair 20 May 2020 – 15 Oct 2021
- Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 12 May 2021 – 24 Jun 2021
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 12 Dec 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 1 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Panel of Chairs 24 May 2005 – 17 Sep 2015
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 18 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 27 Feb 2012 – 20 Oct 2014
- Welsh Affairs Committee 6 Jan 2014 – 10 Mar 2014
- Welsh Affairs Committee 26 Jan 2004 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) 20 Jul 2004 – 11 Jul 2005
Previous seats
- Arfon · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Caernarfon · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Plaid Cymru 7 Jun 2001 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hywel Williams, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Hywel Williams?
Hywel Williams was a Member of Parliament who represented Arfon in the House of Commons. See Hywel Williams's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Hywel Williams represent?
Hywel Williams sat as Plaid Cymru. See Hywel Williams's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Hywel Williams represent?
Hywel Williams was the Member of Parliament for Arfon. See Hywel Williams's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Hywel Williams?
Hywel Williams has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Hywel Williams's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.