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HANSARDLocal Authorities: Lost RevenueWhat recent estimate he has made of the value of revenue lost by local authorities as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.15 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsMany happy returns of the day, Mr Speaker. The scale of this scandal demands no less than a judge-led inquiry that has appropriate power. Why can the Minister not accept that that…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Role of the UnionThe contact tracing systems are now active in all four nations across the UK, and will require thousands of people to self-isolate to stop the virus spreading further, but for…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageThe furlough scheme is hugely welcome, but it needs greater flexibility. I hear what the Chancellor says, but the Opposition have set out ways in which the furlough scheme…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionI would like to start by paying tribute to all NHS staff and key workers in Wales and across the UK for their outstanding efforts during this pandemic. We in the Opposition send…22 Apr 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Although the investment that this Budget provides in our public services is welcome, it does not go far enough, and it does not bring our public services and local authorities…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateAll our constituents will require realistic statutory sick pay if they are required to self-isolate. Will the Chancellor do whatever it takes to ensure that happens, and will he…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on that. Indeed, only yesterday, I received an email from a constituent who was having similar problems. Such support is appropriate and we…17 Mar 2020HANSARDHuman Rights6. What recent steps he has taken to strengthen human rights throughout the world.17 Mar 2020HANSARDHuman RightsSince June 2019, when the UK became co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition to defend LGBT communities around the world, no additional Commonwealth countries have joined. Even now,…17 Mar 2020HANSARDVeteransMay I start by joining the Secretary of State in paying tribute to Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, who was tragically killed in Iraq last week? The Opposition pay tribute to her…16 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Armed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. Her Majesty’s armed forces represent this country across the world, fighting to liberate civilians from the scourge…09 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office and Horizon SoftwareI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this debate. I certainly welcome the BEIS Committee inquiry into the issue. Although justice and compensation are entirely appropriate, does she…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAlmost £6 million of pension credit was unclaimed in my constituency—we are talking about more than 3,000 households—and the figure for Wales was more than £200 million. Given…05 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingThe impact of recent floods, particularly associated with Storm Dennis, devastated a number of communities across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, but it is often true that in the…04 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ12. There are families and businesses in my constituency who have been left devastated after Storm Dennis tore through their properties. The strength of our Union is based on…26 Feb 2020HANSARD UK Armed Forces: Wales’s ContributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Fay Jones) on securing this important debate. We…25 Feb 2020HANSARDFloodingStorm Dennis caused huge damage across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. Our communities and local people showed amazing resilience, and our local authorities, despite years of Tory…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Apprenticeship LevyI thank the right hon. Lady for that intervention. That is a wider issue, one that is probably too large for this debate, but it should certainly be considered going forward. In…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Apprenticeship LevyThe Minister talks about the funding for the apprenticeship levy and the scheme, and some reforms, but I ask her to look carefully at the issue with the Welsh police forces,…11 Feb 2020