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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn June last year, the Home Office consultation on tackling violence against shopworkers ended. I know the Leader of the House will agree that there is never any excuse for abuse…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsI am extremely grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way; he knows that this issue is of huge concern to those of us who represent Rhondda Cynon Taf constituencies, as I…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsIt is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Montgomeryshire (Craig Williams). I fear that I am going to break the consensus on cross-party working—something that he knows I am…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsThe failure falls on the Government. The hon. Gentleman knows that. His party has been in government as well. My party created devolution—something that Plaid failed miserably to…27 Feb 2020HANSARD UK Armed Forces: Wales’s ContributionI congratulate the hon. Lady on having secured this debate. I agree with her about additional defence spending, the need to have bases in Wales, and the need for that barracks to…25 Feb 2020HANSARDReoffending ReductionI have no doubt about the Lord Chancellor’s sincerity in trying to help people not to reoffend. I also know that he cares deeply about Wales. There is a specific problem with…25 Feb 2020HANSARDPoints-based Immigration SystemI have been approached by someone who has been a carer since 1996. She has specialised in dementia and end-of-life palliative care, and she has comforted people who have lost…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)The Minister mentions the priorities set by the National Policing Board. One thing that I and chief constables across Wales and England have been raising for a number of years is…24 Feb 2020HANSARDPoints-based Immigration SystemYou said it.24 Feb 2020HANSARDFloodingMy hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones) asked about the Government’s responsibility for coal tips. The Coal Industry Act 1994 says the UK Government are…24 Feb 2020HANSARDPoints-based Immigration SystemLow-skilled. You said it.24 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport Infrastructure FundingMay I press the Chief Secretary on infrastructure funding for south Wales, and particularly our railways? I have been asking for three years for additional investment in station…11 Feb 2020HANSARDProsperity in AfricaAs trade negotiations progress with Africa, there will be conflicting pressures with our trade negotiations with the US and South American states. What reassurance can the…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillMy hon. Friend is, as always, making a well-informed speech. The concerns he is voicing are not just those of the official Opposition or of other parties in this House. They are…03 Feb 2020HANSARDPlastic UseIn the poorest countries, 93% of waste is burnt or discarded on roads or open land or in waterways. Will the Secretary of State expand on his answer to the first question, and…29 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House may be aware that yesterday the Internet Watch Foundation released alarming new data highlighting the rise in the number of sexual abuse images of children…16 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity Fund9. What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the UK shared prosperity fund.15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI am all for strengthening the Union, as most Welsh politicians are. I am completely against nationalism and all it stands for, but the reality is that I am also in favour of…15 Jan 2020HANSARDVictims of Domestic AbuseThere is significant evidence from domestic abuse charities and police forces across the United Kingdom that during major sporting events, the number of domestic abuse cases…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresYou will be aware, Madam Deputy Speaker, how thrilled I am to see you back in the Chair—your rightful place in this House. I am grateful to the Minister for her statement. I speak…09 Jan 2020