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HANSARDEngagementsQ5. The Wrexham and Flintshire investment zone is one of the flagship examples of how, when the Government talk about kick-starting economic growth, they mean it. This £160…26 Mar 2025HANSARDStrength of the UnionInvestment in Wales by the UK Government demonstrates the strength of the Union. I was therefore delighted to see the UK Labour Government announce their plan for neighbourhoods,…12 Mar 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsAlthough much of public service delivery is devolved, all four nations face a shared challenge of reforming these services in a tight fiscal environment. What can the nations…06 Mar 2025HANSARDDevolved Administrations6. What steps he is taking to strengthen co-operation with the devolved Administrations.06 Mar 2025HANSARD St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsIt is a real pleasure to speak in my first St David’s Day debate in this place, along with so many other new Members. The time around St David’s Day is always special, as so many…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWrexham is a thriving hub of business, and the continued investment in the Wrexham and Flintshire investment zone is very welcome indeed. Companies such as Wrexham Lager,…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsI absolutely agree and will come on to that later. Young people believe that the system does not deliver, and that their voice is not heard. These statistics should be of concern…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate on something that is fundamental to fixing the foundations of our country. It is worth repeating that public trust in our political…30 Jan 2025HANSARDJob Creation11. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create new jobs in Wales.29 Jan 2025HANSARDJob CreationIn places across the UK, including in my constituency of Wrexham, for too long too many young people have fallen through the gaps, meaning that they can miss out on job…29 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI had not considered that, but my hon. Friend makes a valid point. Measures to extend hours provide the additional benefit of boosting the hospitality sector. Blanket licensing…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI agree 100% with the right hon. Member. What he raises is what the Bill seeks to deal with, basically. I join him in celebrating the reopening of the pub in the area where he…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI thank all hon. Members for their contributions today and for the broad consensus across the House. I thought I knew quite a lot of hospitality venues across the country, but I…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend and thank him for that intervention. I get the feeling we are going to hear a lot of pub names today. I named just a few of the 78 pubs that…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am delighted to have the opportunity to stand before the House to bring forward a Bill that makes an amendment to the…17 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)As an MP who represents a constituency with an active barracks and many veterans, I totally agree that this is a serious matter, but what does it have to do with the Bill, and is…12 Dec 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: North WalesCross-border co-operation and investment by north Wales and the Mersey Dee region of north-west England is essential to maximising growth on both sides of the border. Key to…11 Dec 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: North Wales7. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in north Wales.11 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Second sitting)Q Armed Forces Commissioner is an important role, and they need to get to the information and the people that they need. What enforcement mechanism will be available to them if…10 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (First sitting)Q When people leave the armed forces, they state that morale is one of the biggest reasons for why they intend to leave. Do you think the commissioner’s appointment and the powers…10 Dec 2024