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HANSARDSupport for the Welsh Economy and Funding for the Devolved InstitutionsOne thing we need to consider is how the status quo results in Wales’s current financial position. Carrying on doing the same thing when it has led to failure in the past is the…05 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ12. When the Deputy Prime Minister announced his Bill of Rights last week, he said that it would strengthen our UK “tradition of freedom” Freedom? That is shameless from a…29 Jun 2022HANSARDElected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to create offences in relation to the publication of false or misleading statements by elected representatives; and for…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Women’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesDiolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lefarydd. Yesterday, the UK Government confirmed that they would undermine both devolution and Welsh workers’ rights by scrapping the Trade Union (Wales)…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommunity PaybackThe hon. Member mentions cuts to probation, which have led to a workload and staffing crisis in the probation service. It is no surprise that there is a direct relationship…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBill of RightsThe UK Government’s scrapping of the Human Rights Act shows a callous disregard not only for the essential universality of human rights but for devolution in Wales too. The Human…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsOf course, the resignation of yet another ethics adviser will do little to quieten public concerns that there is something very rotten at the heart of this Government. Next week,…21 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillI am sure the Minister appreciates that even the Tory leader in the Senedd has now said that we in Wales should receive our fair share of HS2 funding. When will her Government…20 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogI am afraid the Minister’s previous answer to the backlog question did not travel across the Chamber: what is the backlog of passport applications?14 Jun 2022HANSARDInshore Fishing FleetDiolch yn fawr. It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) for securing the debate. Vessels under…14 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogI am sure the hon. Gentleman will share my dismay at learning that a professional seafarer was forced to miss the crew change on his vessel having waited for 11 weeks to receive a…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Asylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaThe Rwanda deportation policy is abhorrent in its denial of refugees’ fundamental human right to seek asylum in the UK. Deportation also denies us our right in Wales to offer our…13 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards in Public LifeIt is extraordinary not only that the Prime Minister can refuse permission for an investigation to be undertaken but that there is no obligation on him to explain why. I am sure…07 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards in Public LifeTo what degree does the Minister agree that truth matters, regardless of the sanctions? We have been talking about a lot of the details, but Plaid Cymru and I have brought forward…07 Jun 2022HANSARD Address to Her Majesty: Platinum JubileeDiolch yn fawr, Mr Dirprwy Lefarydd. I thank you for the opportunity to congratulate Queen Elizabeth on celebrating the remarkable milestone of reaching 70 years since she acceded…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportTo call this a damning report for the Prime Minister is an understatement. It states: “The senior leadership at the centre, both political and official, must bear responsibility…25 May 2022HANSARD UkraineDoes the hon. Gentleman share my concern about the discrepancy between refugees taking part in the Homes for Ukraine scheme, for whom funding is available, and those involved with…25 May 2022HANSARDCosts of Living: Households and BusinessesI add my party’s commiserations to everybody affected by the bus accident in Llanfair Caereinion. The Oakeley Arms in my constituency is a superb inn located in a grade II listed…25 May 2022HANSARDCosts of Living: Households and BusinessesIf the Secretary of State kept to the powers he has in Westminster, perhaps he would have better support. There are now no Tory councillors in any of the Plaid-held councils along…25 May 2022HANSARDPrisoner LiteracyDiolch yn fawr, Lefarydd. Education and literacy highlight the inconsistency between what is devolved and what is reserved in relation to justice in Wales. Does the Minister…24 May 2022