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HANSARDBelfast Agreement AnniversaryThe Good Friday agreement is undoubtedly one of the proudest moments of the last Labour Government, and the Labour party is proud of its part in it and of the work of Tony Blair,…22 Mar 2023HANSARDBelfast Agreement Anniversary9. What steps his Department is taking to mark the anniversary of the Belfast agreement.22 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationLet us be clear: the message from this Budget is that long-term growth is being downgraded, household incomes are falling, public services are on their knees and families are…21 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Contract Bids: SMEs15. What steps the Government are taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises bidding for public contracts.16 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Contract Bids: SMEsAnalysis by Spend Network found that big corporations were still winning 90% of contracts deemed suitable for smaller businesses. These are worth £30 billion per annum. Will the…16 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Between 1997 and 2010, Labour Governments across the UK lifted 800,000 children out of poverty. Since 2010, the Conservatives have driven half a million children into…08 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOur constituents often exhaust other avenues before contacting their Members of Parliament, so when they do contact their Member of Parliament and we write on their behalf, we…02 Mar 2023HANSARDRenewable EnergyWe know that oil and gas producers have been making record profits for more than 18 months, but the Government’s paltry windfall tax began in May last year. How can the Government…01 Mar 2023HANSARDExport Opportunities for SMEs5. What steps her Department is taking to help small and medium-sized businesses export products and services to new markets.09 Feb 2023HANSARDExport Opportunities for SMEsThe 2019 Conservative manifesto committed to 80% of UK trade being done under free trade terms by the end of 2022. The Government have clearly failed in their commitment to…09 Feb 2023HANSARDSupport for Veterans5. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support veterans and their families with the cost of living crisis.02 Feb 2023HANSARDSupport for VeteransMany in the armed forces community are being forced to turn to charities such as the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes for cost of living support. The Royal British Legion…02 Feb 2023HANSARDSudden Cardiac Death: Young PeopleI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. My goddaughter, Sophie Pearson, passed away in 2006 at 12 years of age from cardiomyopathy. Sophie’s parents spent many years…01 Feb 2023HANSARD Prepayment MetersFigures from Citizens Advice show that in Wales 81,441 people are being disconnected at least once a month, and 24,432 people are being disconnected at least once a week. In…23 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Government Funding for WalesAs my hon. Friend the Member for Llanelli (Dame Nia Griffith) has just reminded the House, the Secretary of State, the Minister and their predecessors repeatedly promised that…18 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI, too, refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am a lifelong trade unionist and a proud member of the GMB and USDAW. This is truly a winter…16 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Costs: Fiscal Support13. What fiscal steps he is taking to support people with their energy costs.20 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs: Fiscal SupportThe End Fuel Poverty Coalition has called for an immediate ban on the installation of prepayment meters made under court warrants, because of fears that energy suppliers are using…20 Dec 2022HANSARD Christmas AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon), who I wish well in her campaign. I will take this opportunity to focus on three issues. First, I…20 Dec 2022HANSARDUK-Australia Free Trade Agreement9. What progress she has made on the commencement of the UK-Australia free trade agreement.15 Dec 2022