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193 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSupporting High Streetsrose—04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsNo; I want to remind the shadow Minister that we on this side of the House talk up our high streets, while all I can hear from the opposite Benches is people talking them down. As…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsDoes the Minister agree that the £1.5 million that my constituency of Monmouthshire will get for our five high streets will make a huge impact and help deliver the change that we…04 Nov 2025HANSARDCross-border Rail Connectivity6. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve cross-border rail connectivity between Wales and England.29 Oct 2025HANSARDCross-border Rail ConnectivityI thank the Minister for that £445 million investment, which will be a fundamental driver of economic growth and connectivity in south Wales. What action is she taking with…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.27 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the Conservative party conference, the shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury called for the state pension to be means-tested. This has caused deep concern to pensioners in…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorLast week I was delighted to attend the reopening of what was once my local pub when I first moved to Monmouthshire 25 years ago. The Star on the Hill in Llanfihangel Tor y Mynydd…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorLast weekend, I attended the reopening of a wonderful pub in my constituency: the Star in Llansoy. It was one of the 10,000 pubs that shut on the Conservatives’ watch, and it has…03 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Trans PeopleI am really pleased that the Government are committed to delivering a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion therapy. When will that legislation be introduced to bring that…03 Sept 2025HANSARDFamily FarmsThe Welsh Government’s budget contains over £300 million to support Welsh farmers. Is it not the case that Plaid Cymru and the Tories put Welsh farmers’ livelihoods at risk by…16 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I am delighted at the spending review commitment of £445 million for Welsh rail. A new station at Magor and Undy will take cars off the congested M4, offer greener journeys…09 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI welcome the ramped up spending that the Secretary of State has announced today and the £445 million for Wales that was promised at the spending review. The new station at Magor…08 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting Economic Growth9. What steps she is taking to help increase economic growth in Monmouthshire.01 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting Economic GrowthAs the Minister knows, I am delighted with the spending review’s investment in Welsh rail of £445 million. It shows the power of two Labour Governments working together and…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Secretary of State knows, I welcome the £445 million being invested in Welsh rail over the next five years, but will she help me to secure a meeting with the Rail Minister,…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportI strongly agree. It is great to see two Labour Governments working together, here in Westminster and down in Cardiff, to deliver those better transport links between London and…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportBuses are important to my community in Wales, including the No. 65 that connects Monmouth and Chepstow and is supported by an incredible community group called the Friends of the…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportMonmouthshire is a rural county and access to transport is critical, so I am delighted to speak in this estimates day debate. Transport enables people to get to work, school,…25 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Almost daily we hear reports of Israeli forces opening fire near aid distribution sites in Gaza. People cannot even access basic food supplies without risking their lives.…24 Jun 2025