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HANSARD EU-UK Partnership: EU’s MandateI am inordinately grateful to the Minister for giving way. In the previous Parliament, it was made clear just how considerable the resource and effort required for no-deal…04 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesTwenty per cent. of all reported cases of covid-19 in prisons across England and Wales have been recorded in Welsh prisons, despite the fact that Welsh prisons hold just 6% of the…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseThe Secretary of State has mentioned that both the R rate and the level of new cases are important factors in determining the Government’s decision making, but will he clarify…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19Diolch, Mr Deputy Speaker. Let me begin by reflecting for a moment on those who have sadly lost their lives to covid-19. I extend my sincere condolences to the families and…11 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWidespread testing and contact tracing will be essential to contain future outbreaks, and such a system will need to be operational before we move from full lockdown. In addition…05 May 2020HANSARD Finance BillAs others have already highlighted, the economic backdrop to this debate is unrecognisable to that envisioned only a few months ago, and it is likely that the coming months will…27 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsI would like to convey Plaid Cymru’s thanks to the health workers, social care workers, teachers, cleaners and all those who are fighting this virus on the frontline. Today, an…25 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return HomeCountries such as Australia, New Zealand and Peru have not only closed their international borders, but are considering imposing internal travel restrictions. Under such…24 Mar 2020HANSARD Self-employed Persons: Financial SupportMore than 400 self-employed sole traders and freelancers have contacted me over the past 24 hours, and many of them have already lost their work because of this crisis. As well as…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillThe Secretary of State will be aware that over the weekend thousands of people made their way to holiday areas and rural areas such as mine. Do the powers in schedule 21 allow…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportWill the Minister assure us that the package of measures that the Government intend to bring forward will offer support to the self-employed, sole traders and freelancers who may…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19What consideration have the Government made of the possibility that some people, especially those living in London, may, in light of today’s announcement, decide to move from more…16 Mar 2020HANSARDPublic Bodies: Buying BritishWe know that for every pound spent with a small or medium-sized enterprise 63p is re-spent in the local area, as opposed to some 40p for every pound spent with a larger chain or…26 Feb 2020HANSARD Environment BillThe hon. Gentleman will be aware of concerns that the Bill does not focus enough on the UK’s global footprint, so does he agree that the Government should introduce a mandatory…26 Feb 2020HANSARD UK Armed Forces: Wales’s ContributionWill the Minister allow another intervention?25 Feb 2020HANSARD UK Armed Forces: Wales’s ContributionAt the risk of labouring the point, as the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent (Nick Smith) mentioned, there is cross-party unanimity on that. The Minister would therefore not only…25 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Government’s policy in relation to the standards of agricultural imports align with the views of the relevant expert trade advisory group?06 Feb 2020HANSARDNet Zero Targets and Decarbonising TransportThe right hon. Gentleman is making a very important point. It is especially important in rural areas, such as those that he and I represent, that people who have not looked at…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder). I congratulate him on a very impressive maiden speech, and have no doubt that he will make a great…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillOn the matter of disputes, when it comes to funding allocations between the different Governments of the United Kingdom, how does the Minister envision any disputes on that level…28 Jan 2020