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HANSARDWalesI fear that the Conservatives forget about the chaos that they created. We inherited a broken system after 14 years of chaos, and contracts that we have to honour, but in the past…20 Nov 2025HANSARDWalesI fear that the Conservatives forget about the chaos that they created. We inherited a broken system after 14 years of chaos, and contracts that we have to honour, but the use of…20 Nov 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 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that time is of the essence. My heart goes out to all those impacted by the storm over the weekend. It must be absolutely dreadful for those…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireMy first thoughts, and those of the Secretary of State, are with all the people and businesses affected by the flooding over the weekend. The impact in Monmouthshire has been…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. My hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes) has been so diligent. I was on the phone with her over the weekend, and I…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireI thank the right hon. Member for his suggestion, which I will absolutely take away. There has been a lot of money raised locally; I mentioned the local mayor, who has raised…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireMy colleague has heard that loudly and clearly and will get back to the hon. Member.19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireThe hon. Member rightly points out the important link between climate change and increased flooding, which I mentioned earlier. It is very important to build resilience into…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important point. Collaboration is key. In situations like this, where speed is of the essence, it is important that we work together…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireMy hon. Friend has been a strong advocate in this area, and I thank him for that. The UK Government have pledged £143 million in this Parliament for coal tip safety. This is a big…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireAn emergency financial initiative is available. Welsh Government officials are working with community groups, the local council and us to ensure that they have access to those…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireIt is exceptionally important, for those who have a duty to their land, to manage that land safely. These events have a devastating impact and soil is washed away, but there are…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireOf course, when there are critical or major incidents, such as the flooding in Monmouthshire, we are ready to consider anything. Where we need that support, collaboration is…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireI thank the hon. Member for raising that point and for his words to the people of Monmouthshire. I pay tribute to his communities. It is important that we support communities…19 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireI also pay huge tribute to the first responders and emergency units and the fire and rescue service, who did an outstanding job over the weekend and will continue to do so—and…19 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum Seeker AccommodationWe inherited a broken asylum system in absolute chaos from the Tories, with tens of thousands stuck in a system dependent on expensive asylum hotels. We are committed to ending…29 Oct 2025HANSARDFarmers: Inheritance TaxI reiterate that our reforms mean that the majority of those claiming the relief will not be affected. As confirmed by the Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, my hon.…29 Oct 2025HANSARDFarmers: Inheritance TaxI thank my hon. Friend and pay tribute to her work in this role prior to my appointment. I completely agree: the Welsh Government published their outline draft budget earlier this…29 Oct 2025HANSARDCross-border Rail ConnectivityWe are investing at least £445 million in Welsh rail in order to right years of underfunding by past Governments. That will mean new stations and more and faster trains along the…29 Oct 2025