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HANSARDThe EconomyMy hon. right Friend is absolutely right about those economic impact studies. Has he had any conversations with the Welsh and Scottish Governments about the huge impact that a…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Economyrose —24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyThe hon. Lady makes an important point about different devolved Administrations going at difference paces, but we have actually seen cuts to energy-efficiency measures in England,…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyThis will be my last Queen’s Speech after 18 years in this place, as I have announced that I will not be standing at the next general election. I will miss some things, but not…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyMy hon. Friend is talking about the Chancellor’s opening speech in which he tried to mock Labour’s nationalisation plans, saying that we would even go as far as nationalising…24 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexI am shocked and saddened at this incident and the appalling loss of life, and my thoughts go out to the families of those 39 victims. The Secretary of State mentioned the port of…23 Oct 2019HANSARDHydroelectric Power GenerationI welcome the support given to hydroelectricity generation at this time. Exciting new projects in marine energy need the same support. We would not have a successful offshore wind…22 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyThe Secretary of State is right to talk about the importance of biodiversity and climate change. On the last point she made about the Committee chaired by the Prime Minister, can…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance Service: Payment Recovery from Absent ParentsBefore I call Mr Kerr, I remind Members that I will call the Front-Bench spokespersons at 10 past 5. Three Members have indicated in writing that they wish to speak, and I will…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance Service: Payment Recovery from Absent ParentsOrder. If Members take about three minutes each, we will get everybody in.02 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance Service: Payment Recovery from Absent ParentsI am grateful to the Minister, who has been a great deputy here today on behalf of his Department. Before I call Mr Peter Grant to wind up, I thank all hon. Members for their…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerI know that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster understands the importance of my constituency and the port of Holyhead to trade to and from the Republic of Ireland. I was…25 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThis is an important debate and I know that the Minister has worked hard on the matter and been very good with Members. The hon. Gentleman talks about peripheral areas, and west…05 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI represent a neighbouring constituency, so I share many of these projects in north-west Wales with the hon. Gentleman. He talked about the agricultural community. Is it not…05 Sept 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundAgencies, small businesses and local authorities are making post-2020 plans now. What assurances can the Secretary of State give those businesses and agencies that the money will…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillIn new clause 1(2)(b), my hon. Friend talks of alignment with Northern Ireland. Is he saying that the whole United Kingdom—all four nations—would be in a single market until such…04 Sept 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. She will be aware of the pioneering work on the Isle of Anglesey by the well-known Red Squirrels Trust and by Dr…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionThe hon. Lady is talking about funding, which is important. One important source for conservation in the UK has been European structural funds, particularly in relation to public…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to mention the strongholds of Formby, the Isle of Wight, Cumbria and my constituency of Anglesey. The money to conserve this important species…03 Jul 2019