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HANSARDCost of LivingLast week, the permanent secretary to the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland told the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee: “We are rapidly if not already at the point at…10 May 2023HANSARDCost of Living3. What steps his Department is taking to help support people in Northern Ireland with rises in the cost of living.10 May 2023HANSARDIsrael and Palestine2. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent violence in Israel and Palestine.02 May 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI share the sentiments of the Foreign Secretary, but last year was the deadliest year for violence in the west bank since 2005 and the cycle of violence continues. There are some…02 May 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI thank the Secretary of State for that update, and for advance sight of her statement. I, too, pay tribute to all the campaigners who have long been calling for better regulation…27 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis week, yet another case of music copyright dominated headlines. Our proud creative industries are facing significant challenges, as we have heard. The role that AI will play…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House may not know that the Royal Mint, which makes all the coins in circulation across the UK, is proudly located in my constituency. The Royal Mint is a key…27 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresWill the Minister give way?26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresIt is an honour to speak in this morning’s debate and serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am not usually one for superstition, but I must say that this debate is incredibly…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresThe Minister mentioned the impact of antisocial behaviour on communities and she also mentioned transport. A big problem that we have is the antisocial noise from the exhausts of…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Cost of Living IncreasesThe central issue that we are debating is very simple; there is a very simple question to address: after 13 years of Conservative rule in Westminster, do our constituents feel…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Cost of Living IncreasesMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech and outlining exactly what Labour did in government to make a difference for working people. In Labour-led Wales, where the hon. Member…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Israel and Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Minister for his statement and join him, the shadow Minister and colleagues across the House in sending our heartfelt condolences to Rabbi Leo Dee and the rest of the…20 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is right that businesses across our country are embracing new technology, but I have genuine concerns that a cashless society could discriminate against some of the most…20 Apr 2023HANSARDCost of LivingLast week, in response to the cost of living crisis, the Labour Government in Wales increased the education maintenance allowance to £40 a week. This boost is a lifeline to…19 Apr 2023HANSARDLeaving the EU: Employment Levels in the Science and Technology SectorSince our departure from the UK— [ Laughter. ] Not yet! Since our departure from the EU, the UK needs to forge our own regulatory path to provide certainty to businesses investing…15 Mar 2023HANSARD Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. This morning, during Science, Innovation and Technology questions, the Secretary of State responded to a question from my hon. Friend the…15 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetDespite our paying through the nose for HS2, not a single inch of track will be laid in Wales as part of the project. All the while, the UK Government still insist on classifying…14 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Pontypridd and all those involved in their well-deserved champion award at the Let’s Celebrate Towns awards last week here…09 Mar 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakesAll our thoughts are with those impacted by the horrendous earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. I commend all the brilliant community groups across the UK who are doing incredible…01 Mar 2023