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HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) for securing this debate—he is…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Waveney Valley (Adrian Ramsay) for securing this important debate. The Welsh…03 Jun 2025HANSARDPensions: ExpatriatesDavid Lloyd George created the social contract on which our pension scheme still runs, and I am sure he would be proud to hear my hon. Friend calling for that social contract to…20 May 2025HANSARDPensions: ExpatriatesI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, Mr Dowd. I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank the hon. Member for…20 May 2025HANSARD Carer’s LeaveI absolutely agree. We have already heard in this debate some of the personal stories of people involved in caring and the challenges that they are taking on. The hon. Lady was…14 May 2025HANSARD Carer’s LeaveIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) not just for securing this debate but for…14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitWelsh food and drink exports have fallen by 18% since 2018. Does that not evidence the damage that has been done to Wales by these deals?13 May 2025HANSARDChurches and Religious Buildings: CommunitiesI thank the right hon. Member for Salisbury (John Glen) and the Second Church Estates Commissioner, the hon. Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova), for securing the debate. I…13 May 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationGaza faces imminent famine due to the Israeli Government’s blockade, and over 2 million people face catastrophic hunger levels. What action are the UK Government taking to lift…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?13 May 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation21. What steps he is taking to support people impacted by the humanitarian situation in Gaza.13 May 2025HANSARDProsecution of Rural CrimeAccording to the latest figures in the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society’s rural crime report, in 2023, the cost of rural crime increased by 4.3% year on year to…08 May 2025HANSARD Small AbattoirsIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) for securing this important debate and…08 May 2025HANSARD Trade NegotiationsWelsh farmers have been reaping the rewards of high beef prices over the past few years. That has been the one piece of good news in the industry. They now hear that another…08 May 2025HANSARDProsecution of Rural Crime3. What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime.08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesDoes the Minister see a greater role for Welsh wool in insulating our homes? He may not be aware that many Welsh farmers actually lose money from shearing their sheep. Wool is a…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel) for securing this important debate. As he…08 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in strong support of new clauses 1 and 2. New clause 1 seeks to raise the age of consent for social media data processing from 13 to 16. As the father of two young…07 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationI thank my hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) for securing this debate. At least four unpaid carers attending weekly Dementia Matters meetings in…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsSteel tariffs were reportedly a major sticking point in these trade negotiations with India. That is of particular concern to communities across south Wales, especially following…06 May 2025