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HANSARDEconomic Growth6. What steps his Department is taking to help create economic growth.11 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthAs someone with a long and proud career in the hospitality industry before being elected to this place, I know—as we all do—that the sector plays a vital role for our high streets…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI welcome the clear ambition for our railways, and therefore for our nation, that the Railways Bill brings. Rail runs in my family’s blood: my late grandad worked on the railways,…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI completely agree. That will be crucial to improving services for everybody. We have a renewed deal for Welsh customers as well. The inclusion of a memorandum of understanding…09 Dec 2025HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourIn Wrexham, North Wales police is doing very important work to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and low-level crime, but local people are, quite rightly, seeking further…15 Sept 2025HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour8. What recent progress her Department has made on tackling antisocial behaviour.15 Sept 2025HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North Wales3. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the industrial strategy on north Wales.17 Jul 2025HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North WalesI totally agree with my right hon. Friend; this Government’s industrial strategy backs businesses in Wales not just with words, but with action and billions of pounds of…17 Jul 2025HANSARDDevolved Governments: Co-operation12. What steps he is taking to improve co-operation with devolved Governments.10 Jul 2025HANSARDDevolved Governments: Co-operationThis Labour Government understand the importance of partnership in power. One year on, I welcome that this partnership has delivered record funding for Wales to improve our…10 Jul 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Careers EducationI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of careers education in improving social mobility. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Lewell, and I thank the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Careers EducationI thank the Minister, the hon. Member for Gordon and Buchan (Harriet Cross) and the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for their remarks—they are much appreciated. I thank…19 Jun 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extensions BillI thank my hon. Friend the Minister for her remarks, the Government for their support for the Bill, all members of the Committee for their attendance, and officials in the House…04 Jun 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extensions BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I am pleased to bring the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill before the Committee. Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003…04 Jun 2025HANSARDRail Services: North WalesRail plays a vital role in the north Wales economy, so I welcome the recent announcement of 12 additional services per week between Holyhead and London. However, that remains a…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Services: North Wales5. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of rail services operating from north Wales.15 May 2025HANSARDStrengthening the Union5. What steps she is taking to strengthen the Union.30 Apr 2025HANSARDStrengthening the UnionSupporting people into work is the right thing to do, not just economically but morally. I therefore welcome the recently announced UK Trailblazer programme in north Wales, which…30 Apr 2025HANSARDSupport for Ukraine10. What steps he is taking to support Ukraine.01 Apr 2025HANSARDSupport for UkraineI am incredibly proud that, since the onset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Wrexham has welcomed many Ukrainian families. Among them are Yaroslav and Oksana, who had long dreamed…01 Apr 2025