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HANSARDArmed Forces BillI speak today on behalf of everyone across my constituency who has served in, supported or contributed to the fantastic work of our armed forces both here at home and abroad. I…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19I echo the excellent point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston (Kate Green): it is absolutely vital that no student is disadvantaged if they choose to…03 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogWhat progress he has made on reducing the backlog of cases in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.02 Feb 2021HANSARDCourt BacklogThe Minister will I hope be aware that in the year ending March 2020, an astonishing 99% of rapes reported to the police in England and Wales resulted in no legal proceedings…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Environment BillIt is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Brent North (Barry Gardiner) in this important debate. Hundreds of residents from Pontypridd and across Rhondda Cynon Taff…26 Jan 2021HANSARDPuppy TraffickingIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.21 Jan 2021HANSARDPuppy TraffickingThe Secretary of State may not be aware that last night’s rainfall has caused another landslip on a former coal tip in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The long-term management of these tips is…21 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsThe Minister may not be aware of this, but the world-renowned Cory Band from Rhondda Cynon Taff are the current European brass band champions. To travel through Europe to defend…19 Jan 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownI thank the Minister for her update and fully welcome the new Ask for ANI scheme. Residents in Pontypridd who have experienced domestic abuse will appreciate the issue being…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19The Prime Minister will be aware that the Welsh Labour Government have committed to providing the most generous financial package available to businesses across the UK. Sadly, in…06 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s recent funding commitment to extend the work across England and Wales to manage and change the behaviour of abusive perpetrators, yet I note with…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesI broadly welcome today’s announcement, but given this Government’s unforgivable delay to the online harms Bill, many questions are left unanswered. It is vital that young people…08 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsWe all know that it will take a long time for many industries to recover from the impact of coronavirus. The aviation sector and its supply chain, which support almost a quarter…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am thankful that both the Prime Minister and I are now back virtually. I am pleased to hear from the Prime Minister that the devolved nations are…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House, being a father to six children himself, will hopefully be aware that on Tuesday we marked World Prematurity Day. He may not, though, be aware of the…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeI welcome the update from the Secretary of State, and given the year that we have all had, this is a welcome announcement indeed. He is in such a generous mood, so will he tell…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsThe Scottish Affairs Committee described a deteriorating relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments on joined-up covid-19 policy making, with the main issue being trust.…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCo-ordinated Response to Covid-19: Devolved AdministrationsWhat recent steps his Department has taken to help ensure co-ordination between Scotland and the other nations of the UK in response to the covid-19 outbreak.11 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateI am pleased to see the Chancellor finally in his place today, but for my constituents in Pontypridd and for everyone across Wales, his words are a case of too little, too late. I…05 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworksI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for so ably introducing this debate, and I am sorry that I missed her introduction. It is a privilege to serve under…02 Nov 2020