At a glanceGerald Jones is a Labour MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and has represented the seat for 11 years, 2 months. They have cast 451 votes in Commons divisions (78% attendance), tabled 208 written questions and registered 2 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Gerald Jones did not vote in 69. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill Committee since 9 Feb 2026
- Welsh Affairs Committee Committee since 17 Nov 2025
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 7 May 2015
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 439 of 439 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 437 of 437 shared votes
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Steve Yemm
Labour
100.0% · 434 of 434 shared votes
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Sir Mark Tami
Labour
100.0% · 427 of 427 shared votes
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Tristan Osborne
Labour
100.0% · 427 of 427 shared votes
Votes least like
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.7% · 2 of 273 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.8% · 1 of 130 shared votes
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Sir Geoffrey Cox
Conservative
1.0% · 2 of 204 shared votes
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Alan Mak
Conservative
1.2% · 4 of 338 shared votes
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Alex Burghart
Conservative
1.2% · 4 of 327 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Miscellaneous1
- A Trustee of a local charity, Phillipstown Residents and Community Association. (registered 9 Mar 2023)
Family members employed1
- Tyrone Powell employed (registered 4 Jun 2015)
Written questions
Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether announcements on the Ajax programme can be made during the pre election period.
Answer · 24 Mar 2026
As I confirmed to the House during Defence Oral Questions on 16 March 2026, we have received the final Army safety investigation report, and work is ongoing to agree next steps. The department continues to engage with General Dynamics on the report and ne...
Defence: Wales
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
Answer · 4 Mar 2026
The increased defence budget will help both grow our economy and our thriving defence sector in Wales.I was pleased to welcome the Defence Secretary to Cardiff Castle with the First Minister to sign our landmark £50m Wales Defence Growth Deal.Focused on a...
Internet: Children and Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2023 on protecting children and young people from online harms.
Answer · 12 Nov 2025
I met and made clear to Ofcom’s chief executive that keeping children safe online is my top priority.Since taking post I’ve already strengthened the Online Safety Act: to make encouraging self-harm and cyber-flashing priority offences, so services must pr...
UK Trade with EU: Food
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the impact of the UK's exit from the EU on the cost of exporting food to the EU.
Answer · 2 May 2024
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides businesses tariff and quota free access to the EU market, provided that these goods meet ‘Rules of Origin’ requirements. UK businesses must comply with customs procedures when exporting food. These procedures i...
Biometric Residence Permits: Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people in Merthyr Tydfil & Rhymney constituency hold a Biometric Residency Permit.
Answer · 29 Apr 2024
This information is not publicly available and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
United Kingdom
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the strength of the Union.
Answer · 1 May 2024
I discuss the strengths and benefits of the Union with colleagues on a regular basis.This Government is committed to protecting the Union and promoting the strengths that have made it the most successful political and economic union the world has ever see...
Members: Correspondence
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to reply substantively to the correspondence of 11 March 2024 from the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, reference MC2024/04369.
Answer · 24 Apr 2024
The response to the correspondence in question was sent to the hon. Member on 23 April 2024. The delay was due to an administrative oversight, for which I apologise. (Please note that the correct reference is MC2024/04269 rather than 04369 which we had pr...
Members: Correspondence
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when he plans to respond substantively to the correspondence of 1 February 2024 from the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, reference MC112949.
Answer · 14 Mar 2024
The Ministry of Justice responded to the letter on 14 March 2024. The Ministry of Justice takes the handling of correspondence very seriously and in this instance, due to an administrative error, there was a delay in responding. As outlined in our respons...
Early day motions
| 10 Oct 2016 | 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER | 78 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
13 Jul 2026 High Streets Organised Crime Unit
Many of my constituents want tougher action against the criminals who hide behind businesses such as rogue barber shops, vape shops and mini-marts, which are a blight on many high streets in my constituency. Can the Home Secretary update t…
13 Jul 2026 High Streets Organised Crime Unit
15. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.
6 Jul 2026 Civil Service Pensions
I thank the Minister for his statement and the work he is doing to bring this issue to a resolution. A growing number of my constituents are affected. The response from Capita has been appalling, and correspondence is taking weeks or indee…
30 Jun 2026 Defence Investment Plan
I very much welcome this defence investment plan and the confidence it shows in the workers on the Ajax programme at General Dynamics in Merthyr Tydfil. I thank Ministers for their engagement with me, with General Dynamics and with the wor…
14 May 2026 Business of the House
Illegal offroad bikes cause regular and unnecessary nuisance to residents across Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and other parts of the country. South Wales police are constantly trying to deal with residents’ concerns, but the situation pers…
28 Apr 2026 Fuel Costs: Support for Motorists
Even before the current conflict in the middle east, fuel suppliers in the Merthyr Tydfil part of my constituency were charging an average of 10p per litre more than those in other parts of my constituency and neighbouring towns. Even Lond…
23 Apr 2026 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing the debate and the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. As we have heard, the DVLA covers important aspects of work overseeing driving lice…
22 Apr 2026 Cost of Living
Free school meals for children, our universal credit uplift, and up to £575 more on the state pension thanks to protecting the triple lock are all great examples of how Labour Governments at both ends of the M4 are helping with the cost of…
22 Apr 2026 Cost of Living
13. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.
16 Mar 2026 Defence Jobs: Wales
I welcome and fully endorse the Minister’s comments about the benefits of two Labour Governments working together for the people of Wales. In the 19th century, ironworks in my constituency made cannons and cannonballs for the Royal Navy; i…
16 Mar 2026 Defence Jobs: Wales
9. What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales.
5 Mar 2026 Business of the House
Members will have heard me speak on numerous occasions about the high cost of petrol in Merthyr Tydfil, where prices have for many months been around 10p per litre higher than in many neighbouring areas and, indeed, higher than here in Lon…
26 Feb 2026 St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
The shadow Minister is talking about public services in Wales. Would she care to reflect on the 14 years of austerity and the damage that the Conservatives, along with the Liberal Democrats, did as the architects of austerity to Welsh publ…
26 Feb 2026 St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
It is a pleasure to speak in this St David’s day and Welsh affairs debate. I will raise a number of issues affecting my constituency. I was so pleased that this Labour Government are making huge steps in tackling child poverty. The remo…
26 Jan 2026 Police Reform White Paper
The Home Secretary’s proposals will allow for a new focus on community policing and engagement, which was proven to work under the last Labour Government. By far the biggest issue that I come across is the lack of feedback to victims of cr…
14 Jan 2026 Ajax Programme
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend’s comment. It is important that we have certainty for those jobs and sustain and increase such jobs across south Wales, because that is integral to this Government’s growth agenda in communities in Wa…
14 Jan 2026 Ajax Programme
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) on securing this important debate. My constituency is home to General Dynamics, and its site at Pentrebach is whe…
8 Dec 2025 Ajax Armoured Vehicle
I fully recognise the seriousness of the situation and the need to fully investigate, which must be the priority, and I fully agree with the Minister’s comments about the need to keep our personnel safe. As he knows, Ajax are assembled at …
4 Dec 2025 Devolved Administrations
I very much welcome the additional £505 million of investment that the Chancellor announced in last week’s Budget through the Barnett formula, building on the biggest settlement since devolution. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this i…
4 Dec 2025 Devolved Administrations
9. What recent progress he has made on improving the relationship between the Government and the devolved Administrations.
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Jul 2024 – 7 Sep 2025
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Scotland) · Scotland Office 5 Sep 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 4 Dec 2021 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow Minister (Wales) · Wales Office 10 Apr 2020 – 5 Sep 2023
- Shadow Minister (Defence) · Ministry of Defence 3 Jul 2017 – 10 Apr 2020
- Shadow Minister (Wales) · Wales Office 10 Oct 2016 – 3 Jul 2017
Committee memberships
- Pension Schemes Bill 15 Jul 2025 – 11 Sep 2025
- Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 12 Feb 2025 – 18 Mar 2025
- Welsh Grand Committee 18 Jan 2022 – 30 May 2024
- Procurement Bill [HL] 25 Jan 2023 – 21 Feb 2023
- Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Welsh Affairs Committee 13 Jul 2015 – 21 Nov 2016
Previous seats
- Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gerald Jones, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Gerald Jones?
Gerald Jones is a Member of Parliament representing Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the House of Commons. See Gerald Jones's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Gerald Jones represent?
Gerald Jones sits as Labour. See Gerald Jones's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Gerald Jones represent?
Gerald Jones is the Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare. See Gerald Jones's official Parliament profile.
How long has Gerald Jones been an MP?
Gerald Jones has served in the House of Commons for 11 years, 2 months. See Gerald Jones's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Gerald Jones?
Gerald Jones has 2 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Gerald Jones's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.