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HANSARDClean Energy: WalesThe Government remain open to well-developed proposals for harnessing tidal range energy. The National Energy System Operator has launched a research innovation project to model…11 Jun 2025HANSARDClean Energy: WalesI commend the hon. Member for her campaigning on this issue, but as I am sure she understands, the cost of undergrounding is significant. We have said clearly that our position is…11 Jun 2025HANSARDClean Energy: WalesThe UK Labour Government are putting Wales at the forefront of their mission to make the UK a clean energy superpower, creating jobs, lowering energy bills and raising living…11 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI know that this is a deeply personal matter for the hon. Member, and I commend him for his committed campaigning on this vital subject. This Labour Government agree that more…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIt is very distressing to hear what the hon. Member has said, but I would say to her that the independent pornography review was a wide-ranging and thorough piece of work that…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI understand that the hon. Member is bringing forward a private Member’s Bill on domestic abuse. We recognise that being able to identify domestic abuse offenders is critical, but…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI pay tribute to that support centre, and indeed to the many organisations the length and breadth of Wales that help women fleeing domestic violence. As my hon. Friend knows, we…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe previous Government sat on their hands and failed to deliver on the recommendations of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, whereas this Government have already…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring StatementJust this morning I had the pleasure of visiting the Carmarthenshire Day exhibition in the Jubilee Room, which I strongly recommend as a real display of Welsh farming and food…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring StatementJust picking up on the point about national insurance contributions, as the hon. Lady will know, many farmers employ one or two people, so they will come under the category of…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring StatementWe applaud the work that farmers do—they are vital to our food security. As the hon. Gentleman will know, there are many ways in which we have supported farmers, including the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFamily Farms: Impact of Spring StatementMy hon. Friend is absolutely right.30 Apr 2025HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekIt is an immense pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Butler. You have always been a fantastic ally of the lesbian community and the LGBT+ community. I thank my hon. Friend the…24 Apr 2025HANSARDCancer StrategiesI have regular discussions with my Welsh Government colleagues about health. I am pleased to see clear progress in cancer services in Wales. In December, performance against the…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedI have spoken to the farming unions in Wales, and I understand their strength of feeling. These changes are expected to affect around 500 claims across the whole UK, with very few…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedThe Treasury is confident in its figures. Specific questions on the methodology are a matter for the Treasury, but I repeat that the changes to APR are expected to affect only 500…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedAs the hon. Gentleman knows, my good friend the Deputy First Minister of Wales has spent a lot of time talking to farmers. We have absolutely protected the budget for farmers, as…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedIndeed, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is an utter disgrace that Opposition parties decided to vote against the budget last week. They were effectively trying to block…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedAs I am sure the shadow Secretary of State has been reminded many times, difficult decisions had to be made to fund our public services, but the changes still leave a significant…12 Mar 2025HANSARDCancer StrategiesI can tell the hon. Gentleman that there is now positive progress on waiting lists. Both Governments are working together in a spirit of genuine collaboration to cut NHS waiting…12 Mar 2025