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HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has spoken in this debate. I am grateful to those who have shown support for these amendments and also those who support the outcome these…21 May 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill21 May 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Harlech, who made a compelling case for these amendments. I rise to speak in strong support of Amendments 139 and 76,…13 May 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, before I deliver my remarks in relation to the amendments that I have signed, I will add my support to the amendment on miscarriage leave from the noble Lord, Lord…13 May 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 72 from the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, which I and the noble Baroness, Lady O’Grady, have signed. This amendment would require a review of the rate…13 May 2025HANSARDPrime Minister and First Minister of Wales MeetingsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what meetings the Prime Minister has had with the First Minister of Wales in the past month, and what matters were discussed in those meetings.07 May 2025HANSARDPrime Minister and First Minister of Wales MeetingsI thank the Minister for her Answer. The people of Wales were promised at the last general election that, if they voted Labour, they would have two Governments, at either end of…07 May 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, in the lead-up to today’s Second Reading, I was contacted by several people from Llanfaes, the community where I grew up, who expressed just how important the Bill is to…23 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI congratulate all four new Members on their maiden speeches today. I also thank the many Members who have raised the importance of introducing paid leave for carers; having…27 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has spoken in this debate, and I am grateful to all noble Lords who have supported the proposal that was brought forward. I will not be able to…25 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill25 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 97, which I have signed, in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Devon. The amendment invites consideration of the suitability of the name “House of…25 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, although I welcomed during Second Reading His Majesty’s Government starting efforts to reform the composition of this House, I am still perplexed as to why they have…25 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I extend my sincere thanks to the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham, for tabling Amendments 48 and 49, which I am pleased to be supporting today. I rise in strong support of…12 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAs we are in Committee, if possible, I will complete my remarks. Amendment 72 fleshes out how we could have an elected Chamber. There are currently 78 bicameral parliaments…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillAs we are in Committee, we will all have the opportunity to contribute. An unelected Chamber is, at best, an assault on democracy. I ask your Lordships to reflect on whether an…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, my Amendment 73 is included in this group and supported by my noble friend Lord Wigley and the noble Baroness, Lady Jones. I thank them for their support. Most noble…10 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, my Amendments 70 and 72 are included in this group. On recent comments relating to the function of the House, I tried to table some amendments about the function of the…10 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is an absolute privilege to take part in this debate to mark International Women’s Day. I congratulate all those who gave their maiden speech today. In particular, I…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Diversity of Political CandidatesAhead of the Senedd elections next year, my party Plaid Cymru has decided to reserve the first position on the internal selection process for half of the constituencies for women.…05 Mar 2025