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HANSARD Address to Her Majesty: Platinum JubileeIt is an honour and privilege to speak in this debate on our Humble Address to Her Majesty the Queen. We are here today to celebrate her service to our nation, and to reflect on…26 May 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI do not intend to detain the House for long. Her Majesty’s Opposition recognise that the first duty of any Government is to keep their citizens safe. That is why we are…25 May 2022HANSARDFree Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand: Welsh FarmersThe Government’s own impact assessment states that the Australia and New Zealand FTAs will see a reduction in gross value added in agriculture of more than £142 million. The…25 May 2022HANSARDFree Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand: Welsh Farmers7. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Welsh farmers following the implementation of the UK’s free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.25 May 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI welcome competition in the market, but I would say to the hon. Lady that we now have broadband blackspots in parts of central London, and 15% of the constituency of the hon.…25 May 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI can tell the right hon. Gentleman that we supported this in Committee. Sadly, the Members on his own side did not. I would be very glad if he pushed the amendments, through your…25 May 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillYou will be aware, Madam Deputy Speaker, that I have spent at least the last five and a half years as an Opposition Whip encouraging brevity, so I do not intend to keep the House…25 May 2022HANSARDTackling Economic CrimeOne of the key complaints from any of my constituents who are victims of economic crime is about the inability to reach out to Action Fraud, and if they do, they get no response.…17 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsI am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for granting the urgent question and to my hon. Friend the Member for Blaenau Gwent (Nick Smith) for securing it. I have already raised…12 May 2022HANSARDPlastic WasteI am sure the Minister will be aware that we are approaching Reusable Nappy Week, and I declare an interest as my 15-month-old son uses reusable nappies. What more can she do to…28 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesA constituent of mine, Richard Case, lost his son Cian two years ago. Two years ago, I had a debate in this Chamber—the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) responded for the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDUK Trade Agreements: Workers’ RightsThe Minister will be aware that the TUC was first promised a seat on a trade advisory board in November 2020, and 18 months on it has still not been offered that seat. It was…21 Apr 2022HANSARDUK Trade Agreements: Workers’ Rights13. What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.21 Apr 2022HANSARDChannel 5I warmly congratulate Channel 5 on turning 25, along with Channel 4 on turning 40 and, of course, one of our greatest institutions, the BBC, which is celebrating its centenary in…24 Mar 2022HANSARDFreeportsIn the ongoing work and discussions on freeports with the Welsh Government, does the Secretary of State agree with the Welsh Government’s three basic and rather easy requests:…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. Good morning to you, Ms Nokes, and to all members of the Committee. The new clause is self-explanatory, but I will speak to…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I have listened to the Minister and I accept that there are challenges with any review, but the only way in which we learn is by reviewing what we have done previously. There are…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)In the light of what the Minister has said and, crucially, her offer to hear the examples that I will provide her with, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I have listened carefully to what the Minister has said. For the record, I agree with her about increasing the availability of security information for consumers. I am concerned…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This new clause would require the Secretary of State to conduct a full economic review of the effect of the electronic…22 Mar 2022