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HANSARDProrogation of ParliamentMy apologies, Ms Ryan. I will say “Prime Minister” from now on.09 Sept 2019HANSARDWell-being of Future Generations (Wales) ActAs someone who helped to develop this law from its beginning to its end in Welsh government, I have seen what a difference it has made to our public bodies, to Welsh government,…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: DiplomacyDoes the Secretary of State agree that trust is critical to international diplomacy? If so, does he agree that by threatening a catastrophic no deal and non-payment of the EU…03 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomacy10. What recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on continued diplomatic co-operation after the UK leaves the EU.03 Sept 2019HANSARD Access to Pension CreditMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech with some excellent points. In Cardiff North, nearly 1,400 older people are missing out on a combined total of £4 million of pension…24 Jul 2019HANSARDZero-carbon EconomyBut you have raised VAT on solar.16 Jul 2019HANSARDZero-carbon EconomyThe Government are failing to act quickly and robustly enough to tackle the climate emergency, particularly in solar and onshore wind. Will the Secretary of State welcome the…16 Jul 2019HANSARDZero-carbon Economy2. What steps he is taking to ensure a smooth transition to a zero-carbon economy.16 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionThis debate today feels deeply personal to me. I have campaigned all my life for devolution and was part of the cross-party campaign back in 1997 to secure that yes vote in the…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentIs the Minister able to go into more detail on the radical change that is urgently needed across all levels of government and all Departments to make sure that change happens…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Climate Change, the Environment and Global DevelopmentWords are fantastic, but we need to see action and targets to meet them. The advice of the Committee on Climate Change is actually to move towards getting rid of diesel cars long…10 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Committee on Climate Change today sent a stark warning to Government over their abject failure to take urgent action and cut emissions fast enough. As Greenpeace said, the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Yes. Aidan Jones: It gives the potential for those couples to consider their position and seek help and support through counselling, for example, that we can provide. It allows…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q The new procedure will introduce a minimum clause between application and the conditional order. Can I begin by asking Aidan how the minimum pause between application and…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q From your perspective, would that allow enough time for everything to be reconciled within that timeframe? David Hodson: Is it possible to deal with financial matters in…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Nigel and Aidan, do you agree? Nigel Shepherd: I think the Bill has it right at the moment, and I think it is very important to recognise that that kind of amendment runs the…02 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ5. I welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to net zero, but it does not go far or fast enough. It must include aviation and shipping, and it must not shift our problem to…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDiscrimination in SportDoes the Secretary of State agree that there is a role for sports broadcasters to feature more women in sport—as many women as men? That role should be firmly with those…12 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThis closure is devastating news for families across Wales, including those affected in my constituency and across the whole of south Wales, and for the supply chain businesses…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency has a high-rise tower block called Lydstep Flats. Its cladding was recently removed, and the residents are living in fear of their health because no one is taking…23 May 2019