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HANSARD Welsh AffairsSure—a squash player?27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsThe hon. Member makes some very good points. It has been a concern of mine for a long time that the Welsh Government have not been involved in the negotiations. They have to be…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsI was getting to the good bit, but I will give way to my constituency neighbour.27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsAs the hon. Gentleman knows, European funding produced the heads of the valley road.27 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyFirst Minister Mark Drakeford and his Welsh Government Ministers have visited flood victims and have already pledged an initial £10 million from the Welsh Government’s severely…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyWill the Secretary of State provide the House with specific details on how many people have been affected by the catastrophic flood damage to residential properties and businesses…26 Feb 2020HANSARDSteel IndustryMy question was about energy. In other countries, large companies pay far less for their energy. All that Welsh steelworkers need is a fair deal. Steel is a foundation industry,…15 Jan 2020HANSARDSteel IndustryThis is my first appearance at the Dispatch Box in 2020, so may I wish all hon. and right hon. Members a happy new year? I welcome the new Secretary of State to his place, and I…15 Jan 2020HANSARDWithdrawal AgreementThat is another non-answer from the Secretary of State, among many. I thought the system here was that I ask the questions and he answers them, unless I have got it wrong or he…04 Sept 2019HANSARDWithdrawal AgreementI have listened intently to the Secretary of State’s answers, and I am struggling, because he appears to be totally out of touch with what is going on in this place and in Wales.…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ManufacturingGiven the almost daily news of business closures in Wales as a result of Brexit uncertainty, and the real prospect of no deal, how can the Secretary of State justify his support…26 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ManufacturingThe last thing I would do is undermine Wales. I am proud of my country and I am proud to have represented Wales many times. When you pull on that red jersey, Mr Speaker, there is…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. Last Thursday’s news of the closure of the Ford plant in Bridgend was absolutely devastating for the exceptional…10 Jun 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMay I welcome the new Minister, the hon. Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster), to his place and inquire whether he is on a temporary or permanent contract? Our manifesto for the…15 May 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI am still not sure whether the Secretary of State has a manifesto. If he has one, it is incredibly well hidden. I could not find it. It is as well hidden as the UK shared…15 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with First Minister of WalesI think it would be really helpful if the Secretary of State reiterated to the House today that he would rule out a no deal, which he knows would be disastrous for Wales. If he…03 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Discussions with First Minister of WalesAs you know, Mr Speaker, the Newport West by-election will take place tomorrow, having been called after the sad passing of our wonderful colleague Paul Flynn. I wish Ruth Jones,…03 Apr 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayNo, she still is. I am quite a weak squash player. I have played for Wales more than 100 times, but one good tackle would see me off. My hon. Friend highlighted the beauty of…28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayThe hon. Gentleman said that he challenged Paul Flynn on some questions—no change there then, Top Cat. He listed all the good work that the Welsh Affairs Committee, which he…28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayWe have had a superb debate on St David’s Day, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing it. I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Ynys…28 Feb 2019