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HANSARDGrooming GangsThe Conservatives failed to implement a single recommendation from the report of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, despite holding more than 20 meetings, events and…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWales’s oldest city, Bangor, celebrates its 1,500th anniversary this year. I would like to invite everyone to the Bangor day that I am holding in Parliament next week, to meet…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionMy constituents have been hit by a massive rise in bills, which is a real kick in the teeth given that thousands of them were without water after a major burst earlier this year.…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week I joined the Youth Futures Foundation for the launch of a new report, which reveals the root causes of declining mental health among young people. The report identified…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for bringing forward this important debate. Plastic pollution is a global problem that requires international…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Community groups across the country, whether in Wales, Scotland or England, all play a vital role in raising awareness and cleaning up…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI agree. Perhaps the Minister could address that issue when he responds to the debate.17 Jul 2025HANSARDNuclear PowerI was thrilled to hear that Boccard will today be opening its new nuclear manufacturing facility in north Wales. Does the Minister agree that north Wales has the skills and the…16 Jul 2025HANSARDElectricity Market ReviewI thank the Secretary of State for opting for a reform system, which will avoid bills going up in my constituency and provide the certainty to drive investment in our energy…10 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. As he rightly says, planning and responding to these kinds of incidents—whether it is the pandemic, storms, flooding or major water…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillOn the subject of tackling the root causes of illness and poor health, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the substantial package of mental health support announced by the Welsh…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMountain rescue teams are responding to an increased number of incidents, including fatalities. Emergency responders think that the massive increase in people coming to the…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) for securing this important debate. It is a timely debate, particularly with the hot weather we are seeing…19 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Careers EducationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for securing this important debate. I associate myself…19 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear PowerIn 14 years, the Conservatives delivered no new nuclear anywhere in the country, including in Wales. Does the Secretary of State agree that this Labour Government are committed to…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I thank the Chancellor for her statement and for what is a record-breaking settlement for the Welsh Government to invest in public services in Wales. On Wales, I understand that…11 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentIt is clear that this Labour Government are putting pounds behind promises to deliver clean energy and good, skilled jobs in all parts of the country. With that in mind, given its…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank my hon. Friend for his statement and warmly welcome the actions that have been announced today. This Government said that they would take concrete actions, and they have.…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBangor pier celebrated its 129th anniversary last Sunday. Will the Leader of the House join me in thanking the Friends of Bangor Garth Pier for organising an amazing event, which…22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitCan I put on record my thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to get this hat-trick of deals across the line? The EU is Wales’s biggest trading partner, with over 90% of Welsh…20 May 2025