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HANSARD Diplomatic Representation in WalesI beg to move, That this House has considered attracting diplomatic representation to Wales. I am delighted to have secured this debate, which is of huge interest to me, as I am…18 Jun 2019HANSARD Diplomatic Representation in WalesI thank my right hon. Friend—this is the first occasion I have had to greet her as such—for that important point. It is not always well known, but Patagonia, in southern…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetThe Secretary of State rightly referred in his statement to the historic opportunity before Parliament to make real progress in tackling climate change by achieving net zero…12 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sI agree with colleagues who have expressed opposition to the decision. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable consequence of the Government effectively outsourcing austerity by…11 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the support that the Government can provide to industry at this deeply challenging time? As my hon. Friend the Member for…06 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingI welcome the Secretary of State’s assurance—which I believe he gave in response to the hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne (Angela Rayner)—that Welsh higher education institutions…04 Jun 2019HANSARDCommercial Radio: Wales10. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Wales on the regulation of commercial radio in Wales.23 May 2019HANSARDCommercial Radio: WalesI thank the Minister for that answer. She alludes to Wales as a proud bilingual nation. At present, Ofcom has no power to introduce safeguards in relation to the provision of…23 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have an urgent statement on the Government’s policy regarding the surveying of coastal areas for potential oil and gas deposits? This is in the light of widespread concern…23 May 2019HANSARD Pension Funds: Financial and Ethical InvestmentsThere is consensus that divestment from fossil fuels makes both financial and environmental sense. Further to the point that the Minister has just made, does he think that those…22 May 2019HANSARD Pension Funds: Financial and Ethical Investmentsrose—22 May 2019HANSARD International Education StrategyWe have heard about the benefits that international students bring to the UK, and about the reputational risk of malign visa arrangements, but it is important to reflect, as the…22 May 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyWales is ideally placed to develop pioneering renewable energy projects, especially in wave, tidal and hydro, and that could make an invaluable contribution to achieving net-zero…15 May 2019HANSARD National Security Council LeakThe events of the past week have brought into sharp relief both the importance of handling such sensitive information responsibly and the perception that that is undertaken…02 May 2019HANSARDGreat Western Main LineThe Minister may be aware that the Welsh Affairs Committee reported on the cancellation of electrification to Swansea and pointed out that although Wales has 11% of the UK’s rail…02 May 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensWill the Minister ensure that non-digital platforms are also utilised as part of any publicity drive, which he referred to in his opening remarks, to ensure that voters who do not…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Canadian model offers a useful example of how the devolved Administrations should be involved in trade policy formulation. Does the Secretary of State agree that a substantive…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Change PolicyThe Minister mentioned in her statement that the Government had sought the advice of the Committee on Climate Change on a net zero target. Can she reassure the House that, should…23 Apr 2019HANSARDProportional Representation: House of CommonsWill the Minister give way?23 Apr 2019HANSARDRetail CrimeOn the particular issue of CCTV, the right hon. Gentleman is correct to raise the prospect of the Home Office considering whether CCTV infrastructure across the UK can be…11 Apr 2019