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HANSARDRussia’s Attack on UkraineI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of her statement. I associate myself and the official Opposition with the comments that the Secretary of State has made about the…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade: Australia and New ZealandEarlier this week, I had the privilege to meet the president of the Farmers Union of Wales, who has expressed concerns about both trade deals, specifically in relation to tonnage…03 Mar 2022HANSARDRussia’s Attack on UkraineI can see the Secretary of State shaking her head, so does she agree with me and the Opposition that we must do more to ensure a total ban from tennis tournaments, ensuring that…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsI thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate. May I pay tribute to him after his announcement that he will retire from this House at the next general election? He will recall…03 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for the Minister for Defence People and Veterans to make even a written statement on the progress he is making on ensuring that the veterans…03 Feb 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillIt is a pleasure to close this Second Reading debate. The first job of any Government is to keep their citizens safe, and I am glad that the security elements of the Bill were…26 Jan 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI will not, no, because the hon. Lady does not like the answer—that is the problem, is it not? We must also consider the wider view that part 1 of Bill is limited in scope.…26 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wonder if you or Mr Speaker could clarify whether he has received notification from the Prime Minister of when the Gray report will be…26 Jan 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI take the hon. Lady’s point, but not everyone can afford simply to keep on replacing their technology. [Interruption.] I gave way to the hon. Lady, so she should at least give me…26 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (First sitting)Let me take my hon. Friend back to the BBC point. Does she not find it rather perplexing that while the Government will not deal with the increased costs of energy or food prices…18 Jan 2022HANSARDUltrafast Broadband: Devon and SomersetIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees, and to see the Welsh so well represented in a debate on Somerset and Devon. I will start by paying tribute to the hon.…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI have raised this matter previously with the Paymaster General, and I am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for granting the urgent question. In January last year, I almost missed the…11 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy new year to you, Mr Speaker, and to all in the House. There is a total lack of ambition to make Britain a world leader on high-speed broadband. Reforms made in 2017 are…06 Jan 2022HANSARDScottish Economy: SupportThe Scottish Budget last week should have marked the start of an ambitious recovery plan for Scotland, but instead it is a missed opportunity that will not deliver the recovery…15 Dec 2021HANSARDScottish Economy: Support7. What recent steps the Government have taken to help support the Scottish economy.15 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Network and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I am delighted. Given that the proposed changes will increase the scope and responsibilities of the Information Commissioner’s Office, does the Minister believe that the…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Network and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. May I start by saying that I hope that in the months ahead I can work constructively with the Minister in my new role?…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Network and Information Systems (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021For the avoidance of doubt and for the record, I do welcome the collaborative agreement. Clearly, the issue of cyber-security applies beyond the European Union; in fact, it…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationAt the beginning of the year, because I was following rules, I almost missed the birth of my son. I was told that I had to protect nurses and midwifery staff in the hospital where…09 Dec 2021HANSARDUK Ports: Prevention of Disruption over Christmas PeriodI am glad that the Minister is setting up a Cabinet Committee—that is lovely—but let me tell her what is impacting people on the ground. Daniel Lambert Wines, an importer in my…07 Dec 2021