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HANSARDHouseholds in Fuel PovertyThe most recent statistics published by the Welsh Government show that almost a quarter of those in the private rented sector in Wales are living in fuel poverty, compared with…24 May 2023HANSARDGreen Industries: JobsThe Prime Minister before last, two years ago, told the country that Bridgend was going to be one of the great centres of battery manufacturing in this country, if not the world.…23 May 2023HANSARDGreen Industries: Jobs22. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help create jobs in green industries.23 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that the Department for Transport has confirmed that the Ukrainians who have come here from the conflict need to apply for a new driving…18 May 2023HANSARDVeterans UK5. What recent steps Veterans UK has taken to support veterans and their families.15 May 2023HANSARDVeterans UKThe Minister will know that 14% of veterans in England and Wales are female. In a recent survey, 23% of those veterans said they had suffered sexual harassment in the armed…15 May 2023HANSARD Food Price InflationThere are 10 food pantries across my constituency supplying the surplus food from the various main supermarkets for between £5 and £10 per bag. The demand is so great that the…23 Mar 2023HANSARDTroubles-related CrimeThe Government have made some changes to the legacy Bill during its passage through this House. If the changes are not enough and all Northern Ireland parties vote against it…22 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetThe Minister has answered over and again that the projects will apply solely to England. The last time I checked, Manchester, Crewe and Birmingham were not in Wales. Can the…14 Mar 2023HANSARDNATO ObligationsA recent report by the Defence Committee raised concerns about the UK’s lack of ammunition reserves. The Committee said that the inability to restock our supplies puts at great…13 Mar 2023HANSARDNATO Obligations2. What steps he is taking to ensure that the UK meets its obligations to NATO.13 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Impact on Businesses8. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the cost of living crisis on businesses in Wales.01 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Citizens Advice estimates that the number of households unable to afford their energy bills will double from one in 10 to one in five from April. Labour has a plan to help…01 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Impact on BusinessesI welcome the Secretary of State’s support running up to April, but he must accept that the changes that the Government are introducing from April are also bringing about huge…01 Mar 2023HANSARD High Street Bank ClosuresI thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving way, and I congratulate her on securing the debate. She knows my constituency well and mentions the sheer number of…28 Feb 2023HANSARDFood Insecurity19. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of UK food security.23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Farm Safety Foundation—or Yellow Wellies, as most of us know it—has just completed a campaign to improve farmers’ mental health. Will the Minister set out what actions are…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFood InsecurityIn the Secretary of State’s first answer, she talked about domestic security and domestic growing, but it is being made clear across broadcast media this morning that the UK…23 Feb 2023HANSARDForeign Direct Investment: Metro MayorsThe Minister will know that there are no Metro Mayors in Wales, but there are city deals and leaders that link across the south-west of England into Bristol and across the south…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Capital Projects: Spending DecisionsThe Minister has said in various answers that the ambition has not changed, the policy has not changed and the budget has not changed. The reality is that the sign-off process has…09 Feb 2023