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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseRebecca Parker from Newport was in the news recently calling out high street retailers for the huge disparity between clothes size labels and the actual size of the garment, with…20 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Department recently consulted on extra powers for local authorities and the police to deal with unauthorised encampments, a series of which we have had recently in Newport.…17 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic Transport6. What steps he is taking to encourage greater use of public transport.13 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic TransportI know from constituents who commute that far more needs to be done to improve capacity and make traveling by rail more affordable, to encourage people out of their cars. What…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast weekend, another unauthorised encampment was set up in Newport, this time on Beechwood Park, causing huge frustration and cost for residents, local authorities and the…13 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessThe Government’s recent announcement about accommodation-based services is an example of that. They have promised funding to give refuges and other accommodation a long-term,…12 Jun 2019HANSARDWindrush Victims: CompensationHow will the Government compensate Windrush victims such as my constituent who could not work for eight years because of his lack of status, losing his NI contributions and his…10 Jun 2019HANSARDWindrush Victims: Compensation2. What steps he is taking to compensate victims of the Windrush scandal.10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendFord’s announcement is indeed a bitter blow for workers at Bridgend and will be felt across south Wales, and all our efforts should be put into supporting those who are affected.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDHeritage: Cultural ImportanceA big part of Newport’s heritage is the Chartist Rising, which happened 180 years ago this November. In Newport, we commemorate it every year. What more can we do in this place…23 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseImam Şiş, a member of the Kurdish community in Newport, is on day 158 of a hunger strike, along with thousands of others around the world. We understand that the Turkish…23 May 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentMay I begin, as a fellow member of the all-party group on steel and metal related industries, by paying tribute to our chair, my hon. Friend the Member for Scunthorpe (Nic Dakin),…23 May 2019HANSARD British SteelSteelworkers in the community I represent will be very much thinking of those at British Steel sites who are affected by today’s announcement. Does the Secretary of State…22 May 2019HANSARDBritish SteelToday we are rightly talking about British Steel and the strong action needed to save the company. Surely the Minister understands that the situation makes it even more crucial…21 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceI am grateful for the opportunity to make a short contribution to this debate. There have been excellent speeches from many Members, but I wish to pay a particular special tribute…15 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThose who claim asylum in the UK as third country applicants are currently waiting up to two or even three years for a decision. The Guardian reported last week that the third…09 May 2019HANSARDWaste IncinerationThe Minister will know that Wales recycles more than any other part of the UK, with ambitious targets and a new £6 million fund to help businesses become plastic free. Should the…09 May 2019HANSARD Severe Disability PremiumA constituent of mine who was forced on to universal credit with no protections lost a considerable amount of money to help with her living costs when her severe disability…07 May 2019HANSARD Wales: Regional Development FundingThis week is the 20th anniversary of the first elections to the Welsh Assembly. It is therefore important that, when we have this debate, we respect the role of the Welsh…07 May 2019HANSARDGreat Western Main LineI certainly welcome the electrification work in south Wales, although it should have gone through to Swansea, but what is the Department doing to ensure that Network Rail works…02 May 2019