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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House is more than aware that Barry in my constituency has not only the best beach front, but the best coastline in the whole of the country. Barry is to be…30 Nov 2023HANSARDExports: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesI welcome my right hon. Friend back to his post. I pay tribute to him and to the Secretary of State for the international trade deals that they have struck during their period in…30 Nov 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise the context in which the autumn statement was made? Was he not a cheerleader for the furlough scheme and the financial support provided during…30 Nov 2023HANSARD UkraineRussia’s financing of this illegal conflict is derived from international trade, particularly the export of oil. I have highlighted how Russia is circumventing the unprecedented…28 Nov 2023HANSARDEnergy-intensive IndustriesThe Government are taking significant steps to support industrial clusters around the UK. They are each at a different stage of development and much of the technology is emerging…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn StatementI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his statement, which will make a significant difference to investment levels, employment and living costs, recognising that it is all in the…22 Nov 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineDepriving Russia of the revenue from oil sales is a central platform of the west’s response to its invasion of Ukraine. Twelve months ago, significant efforts were made which had…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his unstinting work in the region to bring about a positive influence. The release of two hostages on Friday evening offered the smallest…23 Oct 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionBarry is Wales’s largest town, but it has been ignored by the Welsh Government for decades. It has significant regeneration challenges, like many places. I congratulate my right…18 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. The new Levelling Up Minister has got off to a flying start by awarding £20 million to Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. Barry is Wales’s largest town and has been ignored by…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Resettlement of AfghansI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his leadership and co-ordination across Government Departments in securing such a positive outcome. The Vale of Glamorgan has been proud…19 Sept 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2My hon. Friend has received a number of challenging questions from Opposition Members about Barnett consequentials for HS2. Is he aware that the Leader of the Opposition does not…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Tata Steel: Port TalbotThe Minister is absolutely right when she says that steel is of strategic importance to the UK’s security interests and to our manufacturing base. We need to recognise the scale…18 Sept 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipThe CPTPP is the most exciting and dynamic trading bloc, and a significant Brexit dividend. Scotland, like Wales, has great products to export. My right hon. Friend mentioned…13 Sept 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership1. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the UK’s accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership…13 Sept 2023HANSARDG20 SummitI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his leadership in securing the outcomes of the summit. Further to his response to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough…11 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsThe hon. Lady is making a number of serious allegations. Does she apply those equally to the Welsh Government, considering that they have been in power and in charge of education…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsIt is a privilege to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate, but I must say that I am particularly disappointed by the tone with which it has started. This is a very…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsWith the greatest respect to the hon. Lady, I am not sure whether she is referring to Wales or to England. The point I am making is that Labour has been in power in Wales for 26…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsThe hon. Lady has made a whole series of allegations and challenges about the Secretary of State and the Prime Minister, but surely, in a devolved arrangement, all those…06 Sept 2023