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HANSARDEngagementsQ3. With the emergence of the omicron variant and the rising number of covid infections, more and more people are being asked to self-isolate or stay at home to look after…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Community Energy SchemesOn that point, as my hon. Friend the Member for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr (Jonathan Edwards) has alluded to, not only do we need that community buy-in to allow for measures but,…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised that Wales will not lose any powers or funding as a result of our exit from the EU. If Wales is to receive £167 million from the…29 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fourth sitting)In support of the point that the hon. Gentleman is making, one of the most surprising aspects of lockdown was how few people understood that they needed to close gates, which can…16 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for what I believe is the first time, Mr Davies. I rise to speak briefly in support of the amendment tabled by the hon. Member…16 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q I know that the matter of compensation has already been touched on, and you have made it very clear that the financial cost, let alone the emotional trauma that a dog attack can…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Diolch; thank you.09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q Two further questions, if I may, Ms McVey. On one hand, we have heard a few people refer to the fact that a great number of the cases of livestock worrying occur when dogs…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q It is lovely to see you, Dr Wright. I want to come back to the previous questions and the definition of what is under control. You made it very clear that the Bill could be…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Mr Flynn, for your evidence. May I take you back to the issue of livestock worrying? I was interested to hear your comments about the Scottish example, and that the…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q On enforcement, there may not be any merit, but do you think that there is any benefit, in terms of public awareness and understanding of owners’ responsibilities, in limiting…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q I also want to ask Mr Taylor a few questions, sticking to part 2 of the Bill, specifically clause 39, on the meaning of “worrying livestock”. We heard in evidence this morning…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (Second sitting)Q Minette, other witnesses this morning suggested that there is an omission from the Bill, in that there are no provisions to offer compensation to livestock owners when they have…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Adult Dependent Relative VisasJust to elaborate and perhaps add to the considerations, there is of course an impact on the family, but there is also an impact on the community. In many rural areas, such as…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Adult Dependent Relative VisasI thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising such an important issue. His account from the doctor echoes that of a constituent of mine, a British national of Indian birth. She…03 Nov 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Diolch, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Crewe and Nantwich (Dr Mullan). To start on a point of consensus, I agree that these are very difficult…28 Oct 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention and I agree wholeheartedly. If we are to get to grips with the crisis, it will require both the national and local…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure that the Secretary of State will be aware of similar concerns expressed by the agricultural unions in Wales overnight and this morning in…21 Oct 2021HANSARDCOP26: Limiting Global Temperature RisesI would like to echo the words of my hon. Friend the Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas), who quoted the IPCC’s most recent report, which stated that “unless there are…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessThe Minister mentions the reduced rate of VAT, which has been welcomed by a number of businesses in my constituency. May I invite him to comment on whether the Government have…19 Oct 2021