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HANSARDPrison Reform17. What steps her Department is taking to reform the prison system.22 Apr 2025HANSARDPrison ReformAs Ministers will know from previous questions about Parc Prison, parents in Newport East have very serious concerns about the welfare of family members there, with worrying…22 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelLast week, I met trade union representatives at Llanwern steelworks. I clearly understand and welcome the action taken at Scunthorpe, which stands in complete contrast with the…22 Apr 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillThe Secretary of State mentioned Port Talbot. I appreciate the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in today, when the Government have rightly moved quickly to safeguard…12 Apr 2025HANSARDArmenia and Azerbaijan: Peace Negotiations14. What recent discussions he has had with his Armenian and Azerbaijani counterparts on peace negotiations between those two countries.01 Apr 2025HANSARDArmenia and Azerbaijan: Peace NegotiationsThis is clearly a critical time for peace in the region. The offensive by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh resulted in the forced displacement of up to 120,000 Armenians and the…01 Apr 2025HANSARD St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsDiolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. I wish everyone a happy St David’s Day for Saturday. As always, it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak in the Chamber about our wonderful…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteTata’s Llanwern steelworks in my constituency produces world-class automotive steel. The Minister has acknowledged the importance of the automotive sector. Will she also…24 Feb 2025HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourLike my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich North (Alice Macdonald), I find that constituents consistently mention the antisocial use of e-scooters and e-bikes, and I certainly…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Creative IndustriesAs well as a rich industrial and political heritage, Newport has a vibrant community of creatives and creative industries, so it is good to have the opportunity to highlight them…27 Jan 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingExcellent partnership work between Gwent Police, Newport city council and our business improvement district saw crime down by 25% in our city centre at the end of last year,…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideFollowing on from the previous question, there was a harrowing series on Sudan last week in which The Times reported that enforced starvation had been part of the arsenal of war.…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Like other hon. Members from south Wales, I regularly hear from constituents with relatives in Parc Prison of their concerns about safety, the state of the facilities and the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseI thank my hon. Friend for that contribution. He proposes some sensible measures, which I am sure my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North will talk about. It is time that we…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseI appreciate the opportunity to take part in what is obviously a wildly popular debate, and will therefore make a short contribution on behalf of the 181 constituents in Newport…09 Dec 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayI apologise for intervening so early. Quite rightly, there will be many important policy asks in this debate, but on the point that my hon. Friend raises, can we take a moment to…27 Nov 2024HANSARD E-scooters (Review and Awareness )I beg to move that leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to commission and publish a review of the legislation and guidance relating to e-scooters;…27 Nov 2024HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. As chair of the parliamentary Labour party, I echo the tribute made by the Prime Minister and send our thoughts and love to John’s…25 Nov 2024HANSARDRFA Sir Galahad BombingFalklands veterans from the Welsh Guards, including my constituent Mike Hermanis, continue to campaign to uncover the truth behind the attack on the Sir Galahad in June 1982. I…18 Nov 2024HANSARDRFA Sir Galahad Bombing2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of publishing all board of inquiry documents on the bombing of RFA Sir Galahad.18 Nov 2024