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HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWe are now halfway through our firebreak lockdown in Wales, and much of the north-west, the north-east and the west midlands has faced significant local restrictions for months…02 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis Sunday, our clocks will go back one hour as part of daylight saving time. According to a recent Government report, 59% of the British population would rather remain on summer…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Historical Discrimination in BoxingI congratulate my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour on securing a debate on a really important issue, not least to all the people in south Wales. Unfortunately, boxing is not…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWith bonfire night on the horizon, people across the country will be preparing to celebrate in ways that are likely to differ from celebrations in years gone by. With planned…15 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingDiolch yn fawr iawn, Mr Deputy Speaker. I simply must use this opportunity to echo the sentiments of my constituency neighbours and hon. Friends the Members for Rhondda (Chris…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Economic Support PackageIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson); I share a lot of his concerns, and I think it is vital that we recognise that the numbers often quoted in…14 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic SupportThe Minister will surely know by now that my local authority of Rhondda Cynon Taf has had local restrictions imposed on it for some weeks now. The Chancellor, when he can be…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillDiolch yn fawr, Madam Deputy Speaker. On your warning, I will keep my comments brief and focused on amendments 16 and 17. Colleagues will be aware that amendment 16 aims to…12 Oct 2020HANSARDSports and Music: Covid-19 RestrictionsWhat steps he has taken to ensure parity in the application of covid-19 restrictions to sports and music groups.24 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that the Leader of the House will join me in recognising the specific impact that coronavirus has had on predominantly female-led industries such as the hair and beauty…24 Sept 2020HANSARDSports and Music: Covid-19 RestrictionsBrass bands and choirs are a core part of our cultural identity. The guidance in terms of brass bands and choirs rehearsing and performing together again has been unclear,…24 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt a time when the public are confined more than usual to their homes, potential victims of domestic abuse are more vulnerable than ever. It is vital that the wheels of justice…22 Sept 2020HANSARDVeterans Welfare ServiceIn June, the Office for National Statistics reported that almost one in five adults is likely to be experiencing some form of depression during the covid-19 pandemic. Given that…21 Sept 2020HANSARD Misogyny in SportDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to introduce my first Adjournment debate. I also thank the Minister for being here to respond to what is a global issue in sports…16 Sept 2020HANSARD Misogyny in SportI thank the hon. Member for his contribution, and I completely echo his call. I have not had the opportunity to meet the hon. Lady yet, but I wish her well from the House. I know…16 Sept 2020HANSARD Misogyny in SportI completely agree with the hon. Member, and thank her for her contribution. On that subject, by contrast, the Welsh Labour Government’s Vision for Sport truly prioritises the…16 Sept 2020HANSARD Misogyny in SportI completely agree with the hon. Member’s calls. If we do not see women’s sport, there is no women’s sport. It needs to be visible to all of us for all of us to be encouraged to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill (First sitting)Diolch, Ms Nokes. It is an honour to serve under your chairship. It is also an honour to be on this Bill Committee, and I pay tribute to the fantastic work that my hon. Friend the…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI can wholeheartedly say: spending powers. The Government will take that power away from the Welsh Government and away from the Welsh people, and prevent them from spending that…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThank you, Mr Evans, for allowing me to speak in this lively debate. To put it bluntly, and I do not mince my words, the Bill is an absolute disgrace. Earlier this week, the…16 Sept 2020