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HANSARDEnergy-intensive IndustriesI thank my hon. Friend. It is absolutely true to say that steel is a future-facing industry, which will help us build back the economy after the pandemic and help us power a green…24 Nov 2021HANSARDBulb Energy: AdministrationThe Secretary of State mentioned the particular arrangements for Bulb customers, but constituents who have been moved from other energy suppliers that have collapsed—there were 21…24 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan I reiterate the earlier question from my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) about the collapse of Football Index, and reiterate the need for Ministers to look at…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan I raise another general problem with the Leader of the House, which is that of constituents who have switched from energy suppliers that have collapsed, of which there are 21,…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyAfghan interpreters who previously settled in Newport East are still waiting to be reunited with their families who have been stuck in bridging hotels waiting for biometric…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP26There was a welcome acknowledgement at COP that the world cannot decarbonise without steel, whether it be for wind turbines, electric vehicles, energy-efficient buildings or…15 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing on from the Leader of the House’s answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), is he aware that many Afghanis who supported our armed forces and…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)It is right that we view this week’s Budget in two contexts: that of the pandemic, which is still very much with us, given the high case rates across the UK; and that of the…28 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Strategy: Climate ChangeT8. The former Secretary of State allowed the steel sector an additional year to appeal against the Trade Remedies Authority’s wrong-headed recommendations to remove safeguards.…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HousePlease can we have the opportunity to challenge Department for Work and Pensions Ministers on what they are doing to ensure that state pensions reach individuals on the date they…21 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken), who made some excellent points, and it is great to take part in this debate on…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessIn Wales, the Welsh Labour Government have helped 70,000 businesses, which will not have to pay any rates until next year, whereas in England over the summer, the support was…19 Oct 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyMy hon. Friend is spot on. It is indeed a perfect storm, with all those factors coming together at the same time. Petrol and diesel are also more expensive, costing more than they…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyMy hon. Friend has made an extremely valid point. I see that at first hand in my constituency, and I hope that Ministers will note what he said, take it away and actually do…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point. She refers to the fact that 40% of universal credit claimants are in work. Does she agree that that means that one in 14 British…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyMy hon. Friend is right. We owe a debt of gratitude to all those out there in the community—in churches and in other organisations—who have stepped up to help those who are…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI congratulate the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Jill Mortimer) on her maiden speech. She is not in her place, but it was a very good maiden speech and I look forward to joining her…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyThe hon. Member makes a really valid point. Added to that is the fact that single parents who are under 25 get a lower rate of universal credit because they are perhaps deemed to…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMy young constituent Sara Walbyoff from Caldicot lives with a rare form of spina bifida and this week has been meeting with Olympians and Paralympians at Great Ormond Street…16 Sept 2021HANSARDRail InfrastructureWales accounts for 11% of the rail network but receives only 2% of rail enhancement funding from this Government. Will the UK Government commit to addressing this underinvestment,…15 Sept 2021