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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this Second Reading debate today, and a complete pleasure to follow the excellent contribution from the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell). I…25 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford (Julie Marson), but I remind the House that when it comes to medical conditions, inclusive language matters,…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI completely agree. It is vital that the Government step up to ensure that this transition to a cashless society—if that is where we are heading, which seems to be the case—is…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI beg to move, That this House has considered access to cash. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Miller. Given recent events, I feel it is important to take a…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI completely agree. My hon. Friend is absolutely right to make that point. In constituencies such as ours, we are not exactly talking about a kilometre as the crow flies. People…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI completely agree. For many businesses in my seat in Pontypridd—in the market, for example, we have some brilliant stores—it is not feasible to take cards. We are talking about…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI completely agree, but “a short distance” in my constituency of Pontypridd would be vastly different from “a short distance” in other constituencies.20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashI completely agree. In my constituency we have Dragonsavers, a vital service for local community groups, and the Welsh Labour Government are looking to set up Banc Cambria, so…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Access to CashIt has been a complete pleasure to take part in today’s debate. We have had a broad range of speakers from across the House, all showing a consensual approach to the importance of…20 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small Businessrose —19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate today on behalf of my small business owners in Pontypridd and Taff Ely. Seeing people returning to our high streets and…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBaby Loss Awareness WeekIt is a privilege to speak in the debate and to follow the incredibly moving and personal contributions of so many hon. Members. I thank in particular the hon. Member for Truro…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBaby Loss Awareness WeekI congratulate my hon. Friend’s local charity on its fantastic work. Research from Bliss suggests that every year more than 100,000 babies in this country are born needing…23 Sept 2021HANSARD Violence Against Women and Girls: Police ResponseIn the wake of so many women across the UK losing their lives at the hands of male perpetrators, I welcome the publication of the report. It recommends that “there should be a…22 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I join the new Secretary of State in congratulating Emma Raducanu on her historic victory this week; we are at a pivotal moment for women’s sport. I also commend BBC Wales on…16 Sept 2021HANSARDAUKUSI am pleased to hear the Prime Minister’s commitment to Welsh workers and that they will be eligible for these opportunities, because workers in Pontypridd have already lost their…16 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that our hospitality industry has suffered primarily as a result of the pandemic, so will he join me in congratulating Janet’s Authentic…16 Sept 2021HANSARDVictims BillAs the Minister says, we first heard about this in the Queen’s Speech over four months ago now, and we have heard nothing since. In the year ending March 2020, the crime survey…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Real Fur SalesThe Minister makes the important point that high street retailers and consumers want to do the most ethical thing by buying items marketed as faux fur or synthetic fur, but when…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Real Fur SalesThe hon. Gentleman mentioned that 72% of people want to see a ban. In Wales, the number is actually higher: 82% of people in Wales want to see a ban on the UK fur industry. It is…14 Sept 2021