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HANSARDTV Licences: Over-75s ConcessionFor many older and vulnerable residents, losing their free TV licence means losing not only entertainment and a source of news, but companionship, which is hugely important as we…24 Sept 2020HANSARDThe EconomyAs we have heard, around 3 million people across the country were excluded from support during the first stage of the pandemic. Yesterday I was contacted by a wedding photographer…24 Sept 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice BacklogWe have seen reports of some trials being listed for 2023, and in some cases court dates are not being given indefinitely. Does the Solicitor General agree with me that justice…24 Sept 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice BacklogWhat steps she is taking to reduce the backlog of cases in the criminal justice system.24 Sept 2020HANSARDTV Licences: Over-75s ConcessionWhat plans the Government have to reintroduce the TV licence concession for people aged over 75.24 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19By 6 pm this evening, both local authorities covering my constituency will be under Welsh Government local lockdown restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the virus. Among…22 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe right hon. Gentleman talks about levelling up and areas where the UK Government have competence, but may I ask for his comments on the shared prosperity fund? We have waited…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUK Internal MarketLast year, the Tory party promised to strengthen the Union and strengthen the devolved settlements, but their Internal Market Bill does exactly the opposite, as the Secretary of…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMay I state at the outset that I am extremely proud to be Welsh—that is no secret—but I am almost equally proud to be British? I have never subscribed to the nationalists’ view…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments, but it is certainly clear to me from comments I have heard from the Government side of the Chamber that plenty of people do not…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Support SchemesWhat assessment he has made of the financial effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people who were not eligible for either the coronavirus job retention scheme or the self-employment…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Support SchemesHundreds of thousands of people across the country, including many in my constituency, have not been able to get support during this pandemic. The Government have repeatedly said…15 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Shielding People: Covid-19What financial support her Department plans to make available to shielding people affected by covid-19 local lockdowns.14 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Shielding People: Covid-19Clearly local lockdowns will present local challenges, and we would expect most employers to be responsible, but will the Government offer support to employees to hold their…14 Sept 2020HANSARDPolice FundingWhat steps she is taking to allocate adequate funding to police forces.13 Jul 2020HANSARDPolice FundingMoney for additional police officers is welcomed across the board, even though it does not take police numbers back to pre-2010 levels. Surely the Minister would acknowledge,…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Tourism IndustryAs we know, the tourism and hospitality sector has been hit very hard by this pandemic, and despite the best efforts of operators across Wales, this year will be a very difficult…08 Jul 2020HANSARDThe EconomyWe are undoubtedly in unprecedented and challenging times, and although today’s announcements by the Chancellor are welcome, they do not go anywhere near far enough. While the…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardI am pleased to be able to speak in this important debate, supported by millions of people across the country, including some in my constituency. Nothing we do will ever truly…25 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authorities: Lost RevenueThe financial position of Merthyr Tydfil and Caerphilly County Borough Councils, which cover my constituency, was difficult enough before the pandemic owing to years of UK…15 Jun 2020