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HANSARDCrime PreventionThe hon. Lady will be aware that, unlike the previous Government, we are determined to give the victims of child sexual exploitation the long-overdue justice that they deserve by…29 Jan 2025HANSARDVisitor LevyThere are a number of assumptions in the hon. Member’s question. As I say, more than 40 countries and holiday destinations around the world have introduced a form of visitor levy,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthEconomic growth is the No. 1 priority for this Government. Our new industrial strategy and national wealth fund will boost economic growth, create jobs and drive up living…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCrime PreventionThat is a bit rich coming from the hon. Lady. Previous Conservative Governments—her Governments—decimated the Ministry of Justice budget. Crown court delays, victims waiting years…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI thank my hon. Friend for his question, and I wholeheartedly agree with him. The freeports programme will deliver economic growth and jobs across Wales. Anglesey freeport’s tax…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS ReformThe Budget provided the Welsh Government with an additional £1.7 billion to invest in public services, such as the NHS. The Welsh Government announced £157 million of funding for…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS ReformWe are working in a spirit of genuine collaboration with the Welsh Government to do everything possible to cut waiting lists and build an NHS fit for the future in both England…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS ReformThe Welsh Government have no plans to close any hospitals. I will not be taking any lectures from the Conservatives, with their fictitious plan to build 40 new hospitals in…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNHS ReformThe £600 million that the Welsh Government are to invest in the Welsh NHS can happen only if the hon. Lady’s colleagues in the Senedd vote for the budget. If they do not vote for…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI am glad that my hon. Friend raised that. She will know that the Government are fully committed to harnessing AI to improve productivity and efficiency, and to boost economic…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthAs I said, the Government are determined to see growth right across the United Kingdom, in all four nations. The relationship between Wales and Northern Ireland is very strong,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNet ZeroI am working with the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero to ensure that Wales plays a leading role in reaching our net zero targets and clean power by 2030. By…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthI know Ystradgynlais well, and would be happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss a banking hub. He will know that we have seen the decimation of high-street banks over the last 14…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe potential job losses at Cardiff University are deeply concerning and will come as a significant blow to university staff and their families. I hope that there will be…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThis Government have made economic growth their No. 1 mission. The Prime Minister is leading from the front in resetting the UK’s relationship with the EU. However, the right hon.…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNet ZeroThe economic opportunities of floating offshore wind are significant, and, obviously, the Celtic sea is a big area off parts of both England and Wales. We are working closely to…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCrime PreventionOur plan for change will put an extra 13,000 police officers, police community support officers and special constables on our streets across the UK, including in Wales. In…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCrime PreventionMy hon. Friend will know that the Prime Minister’s plan for change reinforced our manifesto ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. We will do everything…29 Jan 2025HANSARDTourism Levy: JobsThe Welsh Government have introduced a Bill in the Senedd that will give local authorities in Wales the choice to introduce a levy on overnight stays in visitor accommodation. It…11 Dec 2024HANSARDTourism Levy: JobsI am afraid I do not recognise any of those figures from the hon. Lady. As I say, in Manchester, a similar scheme has been introduced; it has been highly successful and has raised…11 Dec 2024