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HANSARDMinority Language BroadcastingThe hon. Member raises a very important point—one that I regularly discuss with S4C and my colleagues in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is fantastic news that…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMinority Language BroadcastingI thank my hon. Friend for her question about the importance and sustainability of S4C, which is, crucially, reflected in the BBC charter review, launched in December. I will…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMinority Language BroadcastingI think we are all glued to “The Traitors” this season. With the exodus from the Tory Benches to Reform, it is hard not to believe that we are living through a real-life…21 Jan 2026HANSARDCross-border Health Services: England and WalesI can certainly write to the hon. Member with the detail of what we are doing about the Powys health board. I can assure her that this Government are committed to working with the…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWales-England Livestock MovementsI am sorry; it was very hard to hear the question. Let me assure the hon. Gentleman that our new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the EU will facilitate the smooth flow…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMinority Language BroadcastingWelsh language broadcasting plays a critical role in shaping Welsh identity and culture. S4C has played a vital role in helping to revitalise the language, and ensures that it is…21 Jan 2026HANSARDCross-border Health Services: England and WalesI thank my hon. Friend for raising the important work of the Lingen Davies charity. I understand that its appeal is seeking to raise £5 million to grow cancer care awareness in…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWales-England Livestock MovementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the integrated nature of livestock markets across Wales and England. I reassure him that the Government are working together with the…21 Jan 2026HANSARDCross-border Health Services: England and WalesAs two Governments, we are committed to working together to keep cross-border arrangements fair, transparent and patient-centred. I am proud that last year’s spending review saw…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWales-England Livestock MovementsThe UK and Welsh Governments are working closely together to support the agricultural sector, particularly when it comes to cross-border movements and disease control. As always,…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWalesAbsolutely, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising this critical matter. We are putting victims’ voices at the heart of the inquiry, because their voices must be heard, and we are…18 Dec 2025HANSARDWalesAbsolutely, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising this critical matter. We are putting victims’ voices at the heart of the inquiry, because their voices must be heard, and we are…18 Dec 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy: WalesI would also like to wish Cardiff Rugby penblwydd hapus on their 149th birthday. I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that the Welsh Government are leading the way, and it is…03 Dec 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy: WalesWales is leading the way on the visitor levy and I am proud to be from Cardiff—a city that is introducing the levy. People come in droves to Cardiff and I know that they will…03 Dec 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy: WalesThe Welsh tourism sector is thriving. Last year, British residents alone took over 7 million overnight trips to Wales. If all councils in Wales were to introduce the Welsh…03 Dec 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsI thank the hon. Member for raising this important matter. The Home Office is working closely with the Welsh Government to share information and co-ordinate work to prevent and…03 Dec 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsI am disappointed in the hon. Member. She must have forgotten that the last inquiry was not implemented in any way, shape or form. We have accepted Baroness Casey’s…03 Dec 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy: WalesQuite the contrary: the visitor levy would boost the economy by up to £33 million if all councils were to accept it across Wales. I do not think that will— [ Interruption. ]03 Dec 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsAbsolutely, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising this critical matter. We are putting victims’ voices at the heart of the inquiry, because their voices must be heard, and we are…03 Dec 2025HANSARDWalesWe offer sanctuary for those who desperately need it, and we are proud of that, but we inherited contracts and a broken system from the Conservatives. Hotel use has halved since…20 Nov 2025