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HANSARDWell-being of Future Generations (Wales) ActWhile the UK Government have not made a formal assessment of this legislation from the National Assembly for Wales, the wellbeing of future generations is already at the heart of…04 Sept 2019HANSARDRAF St Athan: School of Technical TrainingThe Secretary of State has regular discussions with Ministers at the Ministry of Defence on No. 4 School of Technical Training. I will be meeting Ministers at the MOD shortly to…04 Sept 2019HANSARDWell-being of Future Generations (Wales) ActIf we were looking well to the future, we would say that this was the first Government of one the major industrialised countries to set a legal target for zero carbon emissions.…04 Sept 2019HANSARDWell-being of Future Generations (Wales) ActAs I said, the UK Government already have the wellbeing of our future generations at the heart of our policy. Looking at Labour Members, it would be interesting to know exactly…04 Sept 2019HANSARDSevern Bridge TollsEach crossing is based on an individual case, and the Mersey Gateway, which, as the hon. Gentleman will know, was built in 2017, was based on a 30-year concession to fund its…04 Sept 2019HANSARDSevern Bridge TollsI am delighted to say that July 2019 saw a 20% increase in traffic westbound and an 8% increase eastbound compared with July 2018. It is too early to make a detailed economic…04 Sept 2019HANSARDRAF St Athan: School of Technical TrainingThankfully, those who are based in St Athan have a very strong champion in the local MP and the Secretary of State for Wales in ensuring that the military presence is maintained.…04 Sept 2019HANSARDStrength of the UnionI totally agree with my hon. Friend. Seeing powers coming back to this United Kingdom and going to the devolved tier of government will help to bring our four nations closer…04 Sept 2019HANSARDStrength of the UnionThis Government are a Unionist Government firmly committed to strengthening our United Kingdom. My noble Friend Lord Dunlop is conducting an independent inquiry to ensure UK…04 Sept 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditPeople claiming universal credit move into work faster, stay in work longer and spend more time looking to increase their earnings. The latest labour market statistics show the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditWe are always having discussions across Government about how we can improve the experience for universal credit claimants. It is possible already in certain circumstances for rent…04 Sept 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditI must say that I do not recognise the figures the hon. Lady has just given, but I would say that the introduction of universal credit has ended the 16-hour cliff edge that many…04 Sept 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditI can say that the Department for Work and Pensions has been working with Welsh Women’s Aid to deliver training for domestic abuse specialists in jobcentres. By the end of…04 Sept 2019HANSARDElectoral Integrity: ID PilotsToday, the Cabinet Office published its evaluation of the 2019 voter ID pilots. The evaluation shows that a diverse range of local authorities delivered successful pilots. We know…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [Lords]In deciding the questions for the census, the Government will be guided by the technical recommendations of the ONS. Of course, the House and Parliament will need to decide on the…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I will come back to the hon. Gentleman after a discussion via the usual channels. We are talking about a hybrid order of a unique nature, some of which will be amendable and some…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to wind up this debate. I thank the Opposition Front-Bench team for their support and their kind words; I was almost blushing at times during their speeches. I…17 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionMay I begin by congratulating the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Mr Sweeney), on a very effective first appearance at the Dispatch Box? I did not agree…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI am clear that I am a Unionist and that I want to see the Union remain together, and that poll is absolute rubbish. Employment in Northern Ireland is at near record levels,…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI will take one brief intervention.11 Jul 2019