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HANSARDLocal Housing Allowance2. What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the local housing allowance.19 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Housing AllowancePrivate rental costs in Wales increased by 4.2% in the year to February 2023, the highest annual percentage since the Tories came to power. The Government have accepted the need…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthI am delighted to speak in this debate to mark Pride Month. As the years pass, we could be forgiven for thinking that the need to hold an annual Pride debate could be diminishing,…15 Jun 2023HANSARDHouseholds in Fuel PovertyTory Ministers seem to think that the energy crisis is all over. I am not sure when the Secretary of State last struggled to pay an energy bill, but bills are still almost double…24 May 2023HANSARDHouseholds in Fuel PovertyAs fuel poverty runs rampant and families right across Wales are struggling, does the Secretary of State not realise how appalling it looks that Shell is making £61,000 a minute?…24 May 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit Recipients: Food BanksFood banks in my constituency and across the country are struggling to deal with demand. More than 40% of people using them are in work, and they are used by one in six children…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit Recipients: Food Banks7. If his Department will make an assessment of the reasons for which families in receipt of universal credit use food banks.24 Apr 2023HANSARDP&O Ferries: Discussions with DP WorldDP World, the shamed parent company of P&O Ferries, saw its profits soar to £1.5 billion last year and paid out a massive dividend after sacking 786 seafarers and replacing them…20 Apr 2023HANSARDP&O Ferries: Discussions with DP World9. What recent discussions he has had with DP World on the treatment of workers at P&O Ferries.20 Apr 2023HANSARDPrivate Rental CostsPrivate rental costs in Wales increased by 4.2% in the year to February 2023, the highest annual percentage change since the Tories came to power. The Government have accepted the…19 Apr 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the country looks forward to the coronation, and given the focus on volunteering with the Big Help Out on 8 May, may I ask the Leader of the House to join me in congratulating…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesThe Minister mentioned the shared prosperity fund, which is significant investment that could transform communities across Wales. He also highlighted the positive joint working of…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesI absolutely agree. The arrangements with local government about the timescales for the funding have been woeful. Given everything that local authorities have to contend with at…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones) on securing the debate, and the passionate…29 Mar 2023HANSARD25 Years of Devolution in WalesYet again the Conservatives have fallen woefully short, failing the people of Wales. We know the Tories promised Wales would not be a penny worse off, with EU regeneration funds…28 Mar 2023HANSARD25 Years of Devolution in WalesOn the point about collaboration with the Welsh Government, does the Minister think the way the UK Government clawed back funding from the Welsh Government is unacceptable? My…28 Mar 2023HANSARD25 Years of Devolution in WalesI think the hon. Gentleman has said quite enough for now. In the last 12 months, waiting lists have increased by 7% in Wales and by 19% in England. With the industrial action…28 Mar 2023HANSARD25 Years of Devolution in WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts) on securing the debate, and I associate myself with his…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Food Price InflationRising food price inflation is terrifying for many families, none more so than those who are already struggling with the cost of living crisis. I speak to numerous families in my…23 Mar 2023HANSARDBelfast Agreement Anniversary9. What steps his Department is taking to mark the anniversary of the Belfast agreement.22 Mar 2023