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HANSARD UK Gas MarketThe loss of the IFA interconnector last week saw the UK lose two fifths of its capacity to import electricity from Europe, further increasing our dependence on natural gas. What…20 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesI have been contacted by a number of drivers in Ceredigion who believe that a long-term solution to the crisis must include improving delivery times at distribution centres. Many…13 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ2. At a time of widespread concern about the HGV driver crisis, I have been contacted by a number of drivers from Ceredigion who believe that the decision to increase their hours…08 Sept 2021HANSARD Elections BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Thanet (Craig Mackinlay). The hon. Member for Argyll and Bute (Brendan O’Hara), in his excellent speech, made reference to the…07 Sept 2021HANSARDEnd of Universal Credit Uplift12. What recent discussions his Department has had with the (a) Department for Work and Pensions and (b) Welsh Government on the impact of the end of the £20 uplift to universal…07 Sept 2021HANSARDEnd of Universal Credit UpliftEnding the uplift will mean £286 million less for families in Wales, and risks plunging 275,000 families into poverty. Figures from the Bevan Foundation suggest that families in…07 Sept 2021HANSARDPatient Transport: VATNon-emergency patient transport services provide vital support to those who have no other way of reaching hospital and medical appointments, in addition to those who require…13 Jul 2021HANSARD UK Emissions Trading Scheme: WalesI beg to move, That this House has considered the operation of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme in Wales. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I commend…13 Jul 2021HANSARD UK Emissions Trading Scheme: WalesI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention and, indeed, will join her in congratulating the parc cenedlaethol on that work. Peatland restoration will be an incredibly…13 Jul 2021HANSARD UK Emissions Trading Scheme: WalesI am grateful to the Minister for her response. As the work gets under way to expand the ETS scheme, will she ensure that the wider costs of any scheme, particularly carbon…13 Jul 2021HANSARDPatient Transport: VATWhat recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on patients of the VAT treatment of patient transport service providers.13 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe Welsh Government have suggested that an easing of Welsh restrictions is unlikely before 19 July, and any divergence in the rules applicable on either side of the border will…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEnabling Community EnergyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship as always, Sir David. I congratulate the hon. Members for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) and for Waveney (Peter Aldous) on their work on…01 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Trade PolicyDiolch yn fawr, Mr Speaker. There have been several instances in recent weeks where UK Government Ministers, including the Secretary of State for International Trade, have…30 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillIt is a pleasure to follow my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Fay Jones), and to speak in support of several amendments that would improve the…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Welsh Rural EconomyDiolch, Mrs Cummins; it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I would first like to thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz Saville Roberts)…22 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaThe Secretary of State makes much of the so-called transition period secured for farmers, but information on the Australian Government website suggests that the tariff-rate quota…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateIn addition to addressing the public health emergency of covid-19, there is a pressing need for Governments across the world to act decisively to combat climate change. The…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsNHS and social care staff in Wales are due to receive a £500 bonus in recognition of their hard work during the pandemic, but staff on universal credit stand to lose out due to…26 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams), with whom I agree on the importance of the Government ascertaining how measures in…24 May 2021