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HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]Coming in as I do at the tail end of the passage of this Bill, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall (Florence…13 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.12 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith Government spending for housing legal aid falling in the past decade from £44 million to £20 million and the spending for disrepair cases falling from nearly £4 million to…12 Sept 2023HANSARDOffshore Wind ContractsEven with a higher price, offshore wind would help to slash bills. When the Minister saw the Irish Government recognise inflation, up the price and proceed to a successful…12 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyIt is hardly in the spirit of Operation Warm Welcome that, as the second anniversary of the evacuation of Kabul passed, Afghans who supported our armed forces were still left…11 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance Policy22. What steps he is taking to help support Afghan nationals eligible for resettlement under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme.11 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to Broadband ServicesBroadband can no longer be regarded as a luxury and simply an add-on for those who want it. It has become an integral and essential facility for modern-day living. People are now…06 Sept 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateOver the past few years, the Government have allowed the backlog of asylum claims to rise and rise to over 170,000. For all the Minister’s warm words, progress in tackling it has…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Free Trade Agreements: ScrutinyI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones) and his Committee for their important work on this report. As the report points out, “we operate within…13 Jul 2023HANSARDAutomotive IndustryMy constituency of Llanelli has made a huge contribution to the automotive industry over many years. Industry grew up there from the very early days of smelting iron ore with…12 Jul 2023HANSARDPrime MinisterIn spite of Government spin to the contrary, the backlog of undetermined initial asylum claims has risen even since December from 160,000 to 170,000-plus. Caseworker numbers are…10 Jul 2023HANSARDInvestmentThe automotive sector contributes significantly to the economy in Wales, including Gestamp in my constituency, where investment in the latest technology to make lighter, tougher…05 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing a debate in Westminster Hall on making heritage buildings more sustainable, will the Secretary of State undertake to meet his colleague the Minister with responsibility…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineI rise to speak in this very important debate on repurposing Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) on setting…27 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentInstead of effective measures to tackle the people smugglers and speed up the processing of asylum claims to reduce the backlog, the Bill means that the Minister’s Department will…27 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI start by congratulating my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) on the immense amount of work that she has done over so many years; the…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Ukraine Recovery ConferenceUkraine’s extensive grain fields provide food not just for Ukraine, but for people living in countries many miles away. The task of recovery from landmines and devastating floods…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Heritage Sites: SustainabilityIt is a real pleasure to take part in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) on securing a debate on the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsConsistency in applying sanctions across Government is crucial to maximise the impact on Russia, and the Secretary of State’s leadership in this respect is vital. Is he aware that…13 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexThe Equality Act 2010 protects against direct and indirect discrimination, but there has always been provision in the Act for different treatment where it is a proportionate means…12 Jun 2023