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HANSARDRivers, Lakes and Seas: Water QualityI agree entirely. The Government’s mission is growth. We need to see the cleaning-up of our waterways as an integral part of our growth mission. We know that tackling diffuse…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRivers, Lakes and Seas: Water QualityI salute some of the work that the right hon. Gentleman has tried to do locally on the Wye in Herefordshire, even though he is an Opposition Member, but with all due respect, the…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRivers, Lakes and Seas: Water QualityI beg to move, That this House has considered water quality in rivers, lakes and seas. Bore da—good morning. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I grew up in…15 Jan 2025HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I think we can safely say that Ofwat is already under review. In my mind, it has until 2030 to deliver everything that we want. We have an independent commission coming up, so I…14 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I am delighted that Vantage Data Centres is working to build one of Europe’s largest data centre campuses in Wales, and plans to…13 Jan 2025HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that his Government had 14 years to reform Ofwat, during which time they did absolutely nothing?09 Jan 2025HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I take the opportunity to welcome the measures in the Bill, particularly those in clause 1, and to thank the Minister…09 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]The reality is that Plaid Cymru Members are divided on this issue and are confused as well. Their colleagues in the other place supported provisions in this Bill to create a new…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTransport ConnectivityOn our transport policy in Wales, casualties fell by a quarter on 20-mph and 30-mph roads last year. Does the Minister agree that that will be of great comfort to schools like…11 Dec 2024HANSARDPimping websites and paying for sexI rise on Human Rights Day, the final day of the UN’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, to present a petition on behalf of my constituents on commercial sexual…10 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghI thank the Minister for coming to the House to explain what has been going on in relation to Storm Darragh. Like everyone I thank the emergency services, and I also thank…10 Dec 2024HANSARDCommercial Sexual Exploitation: Harms12. If she will take steps to educate children about the harms of commercial sexual exploitation.09 Dec 2024HANSARDCommercial Sexual Exploitation: HarmsI agree entirely. As we near the end of the 16 days of activism, it is really important that we continue to talk about commercial sexual exploitation, which is the exchange of…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for the incredibly sensitive and thoughtful way she is conducting the passage of the Bill, consulting widely…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Aylesbury (Laura Kyrke- Smith) for mentioning “Bake Off”. We need to give a shout-out to the excellent Georgie from Wales, who won the…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Storm BertThe Secretary of State will know that my constituency has some of the mightiest and most beautiful rivers, including the Wye, the Usk and the Monnow. But having those incredible…25 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport Infrastructure21. What steps she is taking to improve transport infrastructure.21 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI welcome the Government’s recommitment to improving public transport and rail infrastructure across Britain. In Monmouthshire, we are eagerly awaiting the innovative Magor…21 Nov 2024HANSARDVictims’ Right to Review SchemeIn my short time in this place, I have been shocked and concerned by the rates of violence against women in my constituency of Monmouthshire. Many constituents have reached out to…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Sunday, in Abergavenny in my constituency, we were was rocked by a huge fire that destroyed a heritage building. Two high street businesses were destroyed, Magic Cottage…14 Nov 2024