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HANSARD Business of the HouseIllegal offroad bikes cause regular and unnecessary nuisance to residents across Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare, and other parts of the country. South Wales police are constantly…14 May 2026HANSARDFuel Costs: Support for MotoristsEven before the current conflict in the middle east, fuel suppliers in the Merthyr Tydfil part of my constituency were charging an average of 10p per litre more than those in…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade) on securing the debate and the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. As we have heard, the DVLA…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Living13. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the cost of living in Wales.22 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of LivingFree school meals for children, our universal credit uplift, and up to £575 more on the state pension thanks to protecting the triple lock are all great examples of how Labour…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence Jobs: Wales9. What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales.16 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Jobs: WalesI welcome and fully endorse the Minister’s comments about the benefits of two Labour Governments working together for the people of Wales. In the 19th century, ironworks in my…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMembers will have heard me speak on numerous occasions about the high cost of petrol in Merthyr Tydfil, where prices have for many months been around 10p per litre higher than in…05 Mar 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsIt is a pleasure to speak in this St David’s day and Welsh affairs debate. I will raise a number of issues affecting my constituency. I was so pleased that this Labour Government…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsThe shadow Minister is talking about public services in Wales. Would she care to reflect on the 14 years of austerity and the damage that the Conservatives, along with the Liberal…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperThe Home Secretary’s proposals will allow for a new focus on community policing and engagement, which was proven to work under the last Labour Government. By far the biggest issue…26 Jan 2026HANSARDAjax ProgrammeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) on securing this important debate. My constituency is…14 Jan 2026HANSARDAjax ProgrammeI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend’s comment. It is important that we have certainty for those jobs and sustain and increase such jobs across south Wales, because that is…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Ajax Armoured VehicleI fully recognise the seriousness of the situation and the need to fully investigate, which must be the priority, and I fully agree with the Minister’s comments about the need to…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDevolved Administrations9. What recent progress he has made on improving the relationship between the Government and the devolved Administrations.04 Dec 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsI very much welcome the additional £505 million of investment that the Chancellor announced in last week’s Budget through the Barnett formula, building on the biggest settlement…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI rise to welcome the Budget. We know that we have experienced difficult economic times of late, but despite that we have a Budget that is both solid and fair. Wages have grown…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI thank my hon. Friend and could not agree more. All I can say is, we see that every day in our constituencies, so they must be walking around with their eyes closed and their…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI join my hon. Friend in congratulating her constituent. So many people in our constituencies have wanted this and worked hard for it, and it will make such a difference to them…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction LicencesPerhaps the right hon. Lady and her party could be clear on what the true cost would be. We know that those costs are significant. It is something that Plaid Cymru has never…22 Oct 2025