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HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point. Surely this underlines the importance of ensuring that we get things right now, because as he just outlined, it is not easy to make up for…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Commission on Justice in WalesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?22 Jan 2020HANSARD Commission on Justice in WalesI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman; I just thought I would get a word in edgeways before he resumes his seat. He is right to say that the money the Welsh Government has to…22 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillMy hon. Friend has put it far more impeccably than I could. The important thing is having co-decision making on these issues and the agreements being jointly made between the four…21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Bill Wiggin). I agree with a lot of the points he raises, particularly on the importance of maintaining a level…21 Jan 2020HANSARDMid-Wales Growth Deal5. What recent discussions he has had with (a) the Welsh Government and (b) Welsh local authorities on the mid-Wales growth deal.15 Jan 2020HANSARDMid-Wales Growth DealThe Minister will be aware that people in Ceredigion and across mid-Wales are keen to see swift progress on the growth deal. With that in mind, will he consider meeting groups and…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentDoes the hon. Lady agree with my concern that institutions such as Aberystwyth University in Wales still have no clarity as to whether they will receive the same level of…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresMay I, too, congratulate you on your re-election, Madam Deputy Speaker? As others have said, these devastating bush fires have been exacerbated in both extent and intensity by the…09 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Rural NetworkA shared rural network is to be welcomed, as it could vastly improve coverage in Ceredigion. The Secretary of State will appreciate that rural communities will be eager to see…28 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyThis announcement has put the hard reality of trade disputes into sharp relief, but may I ask the Minister whether the tariff also applies to Welsh single malt whisky, such as…07 Oct 2019HANSARDMoray Growth DealOn the subject of growth deals, may I ask the Minister, in addition to discussions on the Moray growth deal, what discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on the progress of…01 Oct 2019HANSARD International Climate ActionThe Secretary of State has rightly emphasised the need urgently to decarbonise our economy. Will the Government consider looking again at the contribution that a tidal lagoon…26 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation of Parliamentrose—09 Sept 2019HANSARD No Deal: Agriculture TariffsThat is something that has been raised on several occasions. Is the Minister aware that there was a further referendum on devolution in Wales in 2011, which saw the Welsh people…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Genetic HaemochromatosisDiolch, Mr Sharma. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rugby (Mark Pawsey) on securing this important debate and I pay tribute to…03 Jul 2019HANSARDMid-Wales Growth DealThe University of Aberystwyth and the internationally acclaimed Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences—IBERS—are both key partners in the mid-Wales growth deal,…26 Jun 2019HANSARDMid-Wales Growth Deal11. What recent discussions he has had with (a) businesses, (b) local authorities and (c) representative groups on the mid-Wales growth deal.26 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionI agree with the hon. Lady on what she said. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the current situation has been exacerbated by the UK’s decision to opt out of applying article 10…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Diplomatic Representation in WalesI have been remiss: I do not believe that I have welcomed the Minister to his position in the Wales Office, but I do so heartily now. On the matter of a European presence in Wales…18 Jun 2019