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HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillDoes the hon. Gentleman accept that, for a cohesive society to sustain itself, equal representation is fundamental?14 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillDoes the Minister recognise that new clause 2, tabled by Plaid Cymru and the SNP, almost suggests that we are a federal nation? We are not a federal nation but a proud Union.14 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillI am grateful for the right hon. Member’s intervention. I looked through Hansard to see what the standing of the Labour party on this debate was, and it took a considerable time…14 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute in this debate and to speak about some of the proposals that were discussed in Committee and that have…14 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public OrderWhat steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public OrderDuring this covid period, many coastal communities have found themselves under threat from mass gatherings—in my constituency, Ogmore-by-Sea is one example and Barry Island is…13 Jul 2020HANSARDStamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) BillI am interested in the theme of the debate the hon. Member is pursuing. The negative connotations that he presents apply exactly to the system that already exists in Wales. The…13 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusThe welcome opening of pubs in England has made a major difference to the morale of a nation. In Wales, pubs will not be able to open until next Monday, and then only outside.…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Global BritainI congratulate my right hon. Friend on maintaining his reforming agenda. Can he reassure the House that this is an opportunity to drive the UK’s interests globally and to protect…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsI pay tribute to the Chancellor and to the Chief Secretary for their approach. They will appreciate that the sums involved are staggering, but obviously necessary at this time.…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local Authorities and Devolved AdministrationsWhat fiscal steps he is taking to support (a) local authorities and (b) the devolved Administrations during the covid-19 outbreak.18 May 2020HANSARDUS Free Trade AgreementWhat assessment she has made of the potential merits of a free trade agreement with the US.12 May 2020HANSARDUS Free Trade AgreementDoes the Secretary of State agree that all parts of the UK and all economic sectors stand to gain from a trade deal with the United States? However, some lobbyists are concerned…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionThere is no doubt that the strength of the Union has enabled the Government to support extraordinary levels of funding for the NHS, businesses, charities, families and so many…22 Apr 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for the scale of the package that he has announced, and I recognise the significance of the Barnett consequentials that will come from it.…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsMy consituent Tom Channon was just 18 years old when he tragically died at the Eden Roc complex in Mallorca in July 2018. This incident was totally preventable and avoidable. It…04 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool Funding23. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that schools receive equitable levels of funding under the national funding formula.02 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionMay I congratulate the Minister on the way in which she is responding to the questions that have been asked? Does she recognise that it is innovation and technological advances…02 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool FundingI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the way he is levelling up spending in schools across England, but teaching unions have identified a significant difference between the…02 Mar 2020