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HANSARDNorthern IrelandI associate myself with the preceding comments made about the sad passing of our friend and colleague Dame Cheryl Gillan. I also associate myself with the support expressed for…13 Apr 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyI, too, congratulate our armed forces on, and thank them for, all of their work over the past year in combating covid, particularly through the vaccine roll-out. I also…23 Mar 2021HANSARDThe UnionVale of Glamorgan received a tiny amount of European aid over the past 20 years despite having areas of significant deprivation. Can my right hon. Friend reassure me that the…17 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Scottish BusinessesDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the benefits of the Union of four nations have really come to the fore over the last 12 months, in that the strength of the UK Government’s…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Scottish BusinessesWhat assessment he has made of the effectiveness of economic support for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Mar 2021HANSARDVauxhall at Ellesmere Port and Battery Manufacturing StrategyThe Secretary of State will be familiar with my long-standing ambition to see a battery valley—or a battery vale—established in Wales, so I was delighted when Britishvolt…01 Mar 2021HANSARDWelsh AffairsI echo the comments made about Hywel Francis, and my sympathies go to his family, particularly his daughter, who was in the same class as me at school. This debate comes at a time…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Energy White PaperI congratulate my right hon. Friend and his ministerial team on today’s significant statement. I warmly welcome the commitment shown towards nuclear energy and the open mind that…14 Dec 2020HANSARDBBC (Transparency)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the BBC to publish specified information including all invoices over £500, expenditure by region, details of staff…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillIt is a privilege to speak in support of this Bill and to have the opportunity to support many of the calls that colleagues have made. Only just over a week ago, the Minister and…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillDoes the Secretary of State agree that, associated with the Bill, there needs to be a plan for the greatest diversity in the supply chains? That is the long-term solution, because…30 Nov 2020HANSARD 5G NetworkIt is a privilege to have the opportunity to respond to a debate in which everyone has been in agreement. I pay tribute to the Minister and the shadow Minister for the healthy…24 Nov 2020HANSARD 5G NetworkI beg to move, That this House has considered business and economic opportunities after Huawei’s exclusion from the 5G network. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship,…24 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister for Europe is aware that my 18-year-old constituent, Tom Channon, tragically died at the Eden Roc complex in Mallorca in July 2018. That followed a similar death,…24 Nov 2020HANSARD 5G NetworkI underline my point that many of the component businesses to which I referred will have the opportunity to work with Ericsson and Nokia, as well as with other leaders in the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanThe Prime Minister has given a clear policy direction, together with the rationale behind the changes about to be introduced. People will be particularly pleased that spectators…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a privilege to pay tribute to all those who served and are serving in the armed forces, whether in conflicts or peacekeeping duties around the world. It is appropriate that…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Restrictions: Police EnforcementI welcome the approach that my hon. Friend and the Home Secretary are taking to support brave police officers up and down the country. Lawful protest is the cornerstone of a…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Restrictions: Police EnforcementWhat support her Department is giving to police officers to enforce coronavirus restrictions.09 Nov 2020HANSARDAdvertising Ban: Fat, Sugar and SaltWhat assessment he has made of the potential effectiveness of the proposal to ban the advertisement of products high in fat, sugar and salt online and on television.05 Nov 2020