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HANSARD Menopausal Symptoms: SupportThanks from me and from every woman out there who is suffering. I totally agree with the Minister that there is no room for politics in women’s health. Together, those of us in…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Menopausal Symptoms: SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered support for people experiencing menopausal symptoms. It is a pleasure to be opening this important debate in person, Ms Ghani, and to…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I, too, declare an interest, as a proud member of both USDAW and the Co-op party. I am an ardent supporter of USDAW’s…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersIt’s a different one.07 Jun 2021HANSARD NHS Pay Award (Report)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament a report on any proposal to award NHS staff a pay rise for 2021/22…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghAs the Member of Parliament for Swansea East and as deputy leader of the Welsh Labour party, I would like to join others in paying tribute today to the Duke of Edinburgh, on…12 Apr 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayToday, I would like to celebrate the achievements of a few women that I am proud to have in my life. This year’s theme is “Choose to challenge” and these women have done just…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Support for Women Leaving PrisonI beg to move, That this House has considered support for women leaving prison. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. When you look at the female prison…09 Mar 2021HANSARD Support for Women Leaving PrisonI thank all Members for their contributions—I am pleased to see so many people here. I came to this debate feeling really apprehensive about the subject—it is something I have…09 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationNobody has been immune to the impact of covid, so nobody should be left out when it comes to recovery support. Unfortunately, however, so many have been, and last week’s Budget…08 Mar 2021HANSARDWelsh AffairsDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. I, too, pay tribute to Hywel Francis, a former colleague, a friend, and Dean of Faculty during my university days. When I was a child, St David’s Day…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseGiven that the Transport Minister has not responded to my urgent letter of 24 January regarding an external assessment of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency homeworking…11 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMay I add my thanks to all our armed forces personnel for everything they do and for the sacrifices they make to keep the rest of us safe? Today, I want to touch on what we can do…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021Every year across the country, we come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day: to remember those who have been lost; to hear the retelling of stories from those who have…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsGiven that the Prime Minister has already said today that he will take full responsibility for all the actions his Government have taken during the pandemic, will he confirm that…27 Jan 2021HANSARDWholesale Food Service SectorFood service wholesalers have again seen their trade drop by 95% with hospitality businesses closing, yet they continue to supply our hospitals, schools, care homes and prisons at…26 Jan 2021HANSARDWholesale Food Service SectorWhat assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing financial support to wholesale food service sector businesses affected by covid-19 restrictions.26 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe rail to refuge scheme run by the train operators is highly successful in supporting victims of domestic abuse and their children, but it will expire in March 2021. Will the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesThe architects of the Gambling Act 2005 could never have anticipated that by 2020 technology would allow phones, tablets and computers to become 24/7 limitless gambling hubs. For…08 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIncreasingly we have seen individuals with a gambling addiction committing crime to fund their habit. These crimes inevitably end up being punished with custodial sentences, yet…08 Dec 2020