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HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way and we will be supporting his amendment later on. He mentioned the British Government’s proposal for a round of…03 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The British Government are in meltdown, Westminster is completely dysfunctional, and this morning the Wales Office lost its fourth Minister in a year. Who could possibly say…03 Apr 2019HANSARD NHS Pension Scheme: Tapered Annual AllowanceI am grateful to the Minister for giving way. She is highlighting some of the concerns that have been expressed about the unintended consequence of a capacity problem for the NHS…02 Apr 2019HANSARD NHS Pension Scheme: Tapered Annual AllowanceI received an email from a consultant who works in my constituency, informing me that one of the unintended consequences of the new arrangement is that he has reduced the number…02 Apr 2019HANSARDBeer Taxation and PubsWe recently had a consultation in the west of Wales on the reconfiguration of health services. Dr Rhys Thomas, one of the lead consultants, informed us that one of the biggest…28 Mar 2019HANSARDYemenDiolch yn fawr iawn, Mr Speaker. In an answer to a parliamentary question that I tabled, the British Government confirmed that they had directly trained 102 Saudi pilots over the…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionBased on the Prime Minister’s letter, I am not entirely clear why the EU would grant an extension in the first place, but the question for us all is the length of the extension…20 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionBefore I explain my party’s position, I would like to add my voice to those who have been calling for the House of Commons to have a full portfolio of votes on the various…14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionFurther to the intervention of the hon. Member for Dover (Charlie Elphicke), will the Minister confirm that the Electoral Commission, which I believe comes under his…14 Mar 2019HANSARD Exiting the European UnionIs it not the case that, despite this statement, the major problem for many of us is that supporting the British Government’s Brexit policy tomorrow would mean leaving the EU…11 Mar 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayOn the basis of Celtic solidarity, will the hon. Gentleman consider asking the Scottish coach to give the second squad a run-out a week Saturday?28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayWill my hon. Friend also commend Goldie Lookin Chain for playing the “Yes is More” pro-independence gig in Cardiff in the last few weeks?28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayDoes the hon. Lady agree that one way to give policing in Wales an instant cash boost would be to devolve it? There would then be Barnett consequentials, and instead of being tied…28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayThe Secretary of State has mentioned international investors, who will of course be watching the upcoming sequence of votes we are about to have on Brexit. He knows that the…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Does it not show how dysfunctional our politics have become that this is the first debate on climate change for two years? We…28 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI must admit to being somewhat confused following the statement, so can the Prime Minister confirm that when we vote against the deal on 12 March, as we undoubtedly will, it leads…26 Feb 2019HANSARD Aberystwyth to Carmarthen Railway ReopeningI was fully aware of the hon. Gentleman’s history in Carmarthen. He will realise the importance of a north-south link in the context of the west of our country. I will deal with…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Aberystwyth to Carmarthen Railway ReopeningI beg to move, That this House has considered reopening the railway between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen. Diolch yn fawr iawn, Mr Paisley. It is a pleasure and an honour to serve…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Aberystwyth to Carmarthen Railway ReopeningThe hon. Gentleman is perfectly right. I will go on to talk about the development of the Borders line in Scotland, which has been an incredible success. I have no doubt that a…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed DealThe fundamental problem with the British Government’s policy as it stands is that the deal offers certainty only for the duration of the transition period. Owing to the chaos in…20 Feb 2019