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HANSARD UK Food ShortagesDeclining self-sufficiency over the past 30 years has left the UK increasingly exposed to shocks to global supply chains. Brexit trade barriers hinder attempts at sourcing…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Non-domicile Tax StatusIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Lewisham, Deptford (Vicky Foxcroft), and I commend her for her speech. It has been asked a few times this evening why there is all…31 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living CrisisThe Government have announced that support for homes and businesses connected to the mains gas grid will be extended for another year, but it seems that the single round of…18 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living Crisis13. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of rising costs on (a) businesses and (b) households in Wales.18 Jan 2023HANSARDDevolution of Justice: WalesOn the specific point about the alignment between the UK Government, the Ministry of Justice and the Welsh Government, does the Minister accept that it is frustrating, as a Member…29 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Support for Households2. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support households in Wales with the cost of living.23 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Support for HouseholdsI welcome the right hon. Member to his role as Secretary of State for Wales. As he will be aware, off-grid households and businesses have experienced quite rapid increases in the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell), who outlined the serious situation we all face in the economy and given the pressure on…22 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementThe Chancellor rightly acknowledged that inflationary pressure on the budgets of public services is severe, and has an impact on the delivery of key services. He announced an…17 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Chancellor will be aware of concerns about the adequacy of the £100 payment that the Government have proposed to support off-grid households with the cost of their…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Australia and New Zealand Trade DealsWill the Minister give way?14 Nov 2022HANSARD Australia and New Zealand Trade DealsIt is not often that I get the opportunity to do so, and I am happy to say that when there is a good trade deal for Welsh farmers, I will be very happy to support it. Further to…14 Nov 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for The Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown). I agreed with a great deal of what he said, and I should like to elaborate on some of…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityI entirely agree. We should set an ambition not only to be self-sufficient in the food that we produce, but to move down to a more local and seasonal food system. One of my peeves…27 Oct 2022HANSARDOff-grid Homes: Energy SupportIn addition to off-grid homes, can the Minister ensure there is further consideration of support for off-grid businesses?19 Oct 2022HANSARDOff-grid Homes: Energy Supportrose —19 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateThe Chancellor announced that he would be reviewing the energy price guarantee, but do the Government have any plans to review the level of support offered to off-grid properties…17 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic SituationA few weeks ago, the Welsh Government warned that they face a shortfall of some £4 billion to their three-year funding settlement as a result of rising inflation. Will the…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Procurement of EvusheldI welcome that development. I want to place it on the record that of course the devolved Governments also depend a lot on the advice of RAPID C-19. I am sure that the Welsh…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Energy Costs in WalesWill the Minister give way?11 Oct 2022