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HANSARD Energy Costs in WalesWill the Minister give way?11 Oct 2022HANSARD Energy Costs in WalesThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. There is an opportunity, through the co-operation agreement, for the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru to focus their efforts on…11 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanThe Chancellor began his statement by saying that the Government would be cutting everyone’s energy bills by an average of £1,400, but there is concern about whether that will…23 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillIt is an honour to be able to contribute on this important Bill this evening and a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Vale of Clwyd (Dr Davies), who gave us a masterful…07 Sept 2022HANSARDSewage PollutionWe have heard this afternoon of the ecological impact that many of these sewage discharges have on rivers and coastal areas, as well as the public health concerns that arise from…06 Sept 2022HANSARDAgricultural and County ShowsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq, and it is a great pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Preseli Pembrokeshire (Stephen Crabb), who gave us a…21 Jul 2022HANSARDWar in Ukraine: UK Farming and Food ProductionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela. I congratulate the hon. Member for City of Chester (Christian Matheson) on securing this important debate. Having…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I congratulate the hon. Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones) on securing this important debate. It is also a pleasure…19 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FarmersIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. It is also a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski). It might…12 Jul 2022HANSARDDolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe IslandsThe hon. Lady is making a powerful speech. Does she share my concern that, in addition to the cruelty and barbarity of such spectacles, there is—according to our research…11 Jul 2022HANSARDDolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe IslandsOn that point, does the hon. Lady agree that arguments in favour of the practice continuing on the basis of cultural heritage would be far more powerful if hunts were conducted,…11 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved Institutionsrose—05 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved InstitutionsIn the interests of consistency, does the hon. Gentleman agree with cutting VAT for hospitality businesses, rather than increasing it, as happened recently after the pandemic?05 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved InstitutionsIt is a pleasure, as always, to follow the hon. Member for Clwyd South (Simon Baynes), and I join him and the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter) in thanking the staff of…05 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved InstitutionsI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for raising that important point. Indeed, a number of hon. Members are concerned about that. There is still a lack of clarity arising from…05 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved InstitutionsI agree and I disagree. I agree in the sense that I would also very much like to see our economy develop to offer more high wage career opportunities. What I would say, however,…05 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsSmall businesses in Ceredigion have told me how increasing electricity and fuel costs are having a direct impact on their operating costs in addition to an indirect impact in…28 Jun 2022HANSARDDigital Connectivity: Hardest-to-reach PremisesThe Minister will be aware that some 19% of properties in Ceredigion currently receive broadband speeds of under 10 megabits per second. Although there are plans to improve…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDigital Connectivity: Hardest-to-reach Premises13. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving the digital connectivity of the hardest-to-reach premises as referenced in the levelling-up White Paper.27 Jun 2022HANSARDLow-carbon Off-gas Grid HeatingThe Minister has jogged my memory. Some farmers have told me they have commercial electricity contracts to service their homes, and are therefore worried that they may not receive…16 Jun 2022