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HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Wishart. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) on his opening speech and thank the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportI welcome the report, which dismisses the long-held stereotypes that young people are lazy or do not want to work. This situation is not a failure of young people; it is a failure…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Small Charity SectorIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Roger. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) on securing this debate.…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsIt’s a close-run thing. There is also a range of interactive and engaging cultural and educational activities for everyone to enjoy and take part in. Wrexham is bidding to become…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsDiolch yn fawr, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a real pleasure to speak in my second St David’s day debate in this Chamber. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Newport…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsIn the hon. Member’s response to our Labour Government’s record-breaking £14 billion commitment to Welsh rail, he stated that there was no mention of the electrification of the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDAsylum Seekers: HotelsTrust and confidence are the cornerstones of a functioning asylum system, yet both were damaged in Wrexham recently due to an unclear and poorly communicated proposal for large…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Fourth sitting)The debate around the devolution of rail in Wales is absolutely worthy of further consideration, but I am not convinced that it would be right to do so as part of this Bill, which…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways: FundingLast year, the Welsh Labour Government introduced a £1 bus fare cap for young people. Since then, these reduced fares have been used on 2 million journeys. Earlier this month,…21 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you both for coming in. This question is for both of you. Clause 80 of the Bill puts a duty on GBR to consult Scottish and Welsh Ministers if it appears that a decision…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q I live in north-east Wales, but across many other parts of the country the complexity of cross-border services is also significant. In the Welsh case, the Welsh Government own…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q Mr Reeve, do you have anything to add? Bill Reeve: My Welsh colleague’s point about the importance of culture and behaviours and how that is given effect through the MOU will be…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q On the devolution aspect, how does the Bill reflect the interests of passengers and businesses’ needs, particularly in Wales, and ensure that the Welsh Government have…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q When do you think the memorandum of understanding will be ready? Keir Mather: That is a very good question. The answer eludes me at this moment, but I am happy to either let you…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)As per my entry in the register of interests, I am a member of Unite the union.20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q I want to build on the points about mayors and the mayoral authorities, in the context of the devolved nations. There is a really complex picture there, particularly with…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q It is a very quick one, so you could please just give me a one word answer. It is a question to the whole panel. After all we have discussed, in your opinion, will this Bill…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this excellent debate and on his excellent speech. One of the most important and exciting aspects of SDCs, such as the excellent Xplore!…14 Jan 2026HANSARDDefence Spending: Economic Growth3. What steps he is taking through defence spending to help increase economic growth.15 Dec 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Economic GrowthAs the Secretary of State outlined, the new defence growth deals announced earlier this year promise exciting opportunities, particularly for young people entering high-skill…15 Dec 2025