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HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord on his party’s success in the Senedd elections. I also acknowledge the success of Welsh Labour’s D’Hondt system in achieving the most…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTertiary Education and Research (Wales) Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2026My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in the debate on this SI, which I hope is the final stage of the formation of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales. As…17 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, given the hour, my contribution to this debate will be a short one. I first apologise for not having spoken to similar amendments on this subject in Committee because of…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrown Estate: WalesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the activities of the Crown Estate on (1) the Welsh economy, and (2) household budgets in Wales.09 Mar 2026HANSARDCrown Estate: WalesI thank the Minister for that reply. However, the Crown Estate has removed the cap for offshore wind leases and is running uncapped auctions that force wind farm developers to pay…09 Mar 2026HANSARDInfrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2025My Lords, I welcome this statutory instrument, which provides the necessary consequential amendments following the enactment of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024. It represents…08 Dec 2025HANSARDWales: Further DevolutionMy Lords, one key area of potential devolution is youth justice, where the Welsh Government have already been implementing policies to tackle the root causes of crime and break…25 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsI declare an interest in that one of my sons works in defence procurement. In light of concerns raised about the reliance on overseas supply chains, can the Minister set out what…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsMy Lords—18 Nov 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023 (Qualifying Worldwide Revenue) Regulations 2025My Lords, we on these Benches support the draft regulations. They represent a crucial step in implementing the Online Safety Act, aiming to foster a safer online environment. The…08 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak to the question that Clause 31 stand part of the Bill. I apologise to the Committee for not having taken part in Second Reading. I also thank the Minister…03 Jul 2025HANSARDDiabetes: 10-Year Health PlanTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether their forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan will reflect the priorities set out in Diabetes UK’s 10 Year Vision for improved prevention, early…26 Jun 2025HANSARDDiabetes: 10-Year Health PlanI thank the Minister for that positive Answer. More than 12 million people in the UK now have diabetes or prediabetes, with research showing a staggering 51% increase in the last…26 Jun 2025HANSARDForensic Science Regulator Draft Code of Practice 2025My Lords, it seems as though the Taffia are taking over. I begin by saying what a pleasure it is to see the noble Baroness, Lady Wilcox, in the chair of this Committee. This is…12 May 2025HANSARDPrime Minister and First Minister of Wales MeetingsMy Lords: “In this new generation, it must be the people and communities of Wales who profit from our energy gifts. We need a different approach to the one which just hands the…07 May 2025HANSARDLGBT Veterans: Financial Recognition SchemeMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lords and the noble and learned Lord for the fantastic amount of work that they have done in getting this on the agenda. Following…30 Apr 2025HANSARDGovernance of the Union (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Drake, the members of the Constitution Committee and the committee clerks for an excellent, comprehensive report, which I know will make…28 Apr 2025HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, for securing this Private Member’s Bill, and also for the vast amount of work which has gone into its production and the clarity…07 Feb 2025HANSARDCommunity Pharmacy ClosuresCommunity pharmacy owners rated medicine supply instability as the most severe pressure their businesses face. This instability puts operational pressures on pharmacies and…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: Employer ContributionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the changes to employer National Insurance contributions, including the reduction in the…09 Jan 2025