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HANSARDEarly Parenthood: Supporting FathersDoes the hon. Lady agree that there needs to be far more training in midwifery or mental health services on focusing on the father’s mental health as well—not just asking the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEarly Parenthood: Supporting FathersI thank the hon. Lady for her well-informed discussion of this important issue. She may be aware of my constituent Mark Williams, who has been a campaigner for the best part of a…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal AgreementMay I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s comments about Steffan Lewis? He and I worked together as young researchers in the National Assembly for Wales. We must…23 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement9. What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Welsh economy of the EU withdrawal agreement.23 Jan 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingAs has been mentioned, I represent Rockwool, which has its base in my constituency—the only base in the UK. The Minister says in answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Bridgend…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingIndeed, I am sad. I ask the Leader of the House, in all sincerity, if, as I fear and perhaps she fears, the proposal does not go through on the nod on Monday, how soon will she…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI know that the Leader of the House wants proxy voting to happen. I am a member of the Procedure Committee and I say to all Members that procedure is fun—never more so than in…22 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIndeed, Mr Speaker. The Leader of the House will be aware of my ongoing work to try to tackle the impact of social media, especially cyber-bullying, on the mental health of young…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMr Speaker, may I, too, wish you a happy birthday on Saturday? It seems that all the best people are born in January, especially my mum. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] That’s on…17 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentMy hon. Friend is, as always, making an informed and detailed speech. Does she agree that it is only because of David Cameron’s botched legacy of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have been contacted by a constituent who lives part of the year in Portugal. They are concerned about being able to drive and hold car insurance in both countries if they have…10 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am in no doubt that this is the most serious matter I am ever likely to vote on while serving in this House. It is crystal clear from the speeches that we have heard from hon.…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillIt is interesting to listen to my hon. Friend’s informed explanation of how austerity has not worked across history. Does he agree that up until the 2010 general election, because…08 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offendersThe Minister will be aware that the Ministry of Justice recently introduced the female offender strategy, so will he set out what work the DWP is doing to support women…07 Jan 2019