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HANSARD Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction LicencesSurely the hon. Gentleman would agree that it is time for the UK to follow in the footsteps of nations such as Norway that are looking at alternative technologies, such as…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction LicencesYesterday was the anniversary of the Aberfan disaster; it is the same day as the anniversary of the flooding of Capel Celyn. Both were terrible reminders to communities in Wales…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI will speak to my new clauses: new clause 4 on probation capacity and new clause 17 on the devolution of probation to Wales. I also support new clauses 2 and 3, as well as new…21 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe secure supply of medical radioisotopes is critical for the treatment and diagnosis of many conditions. Is this the Department’s responsibility, and does it support the Welsh…21 Oct 2025HANSARDKnife CrimeI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate, because it is immensely important. Of course, we sympathise with the families who have had these awful experiences. As he…15 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsAhead of his party conference, the Prime Minister told the BBC that he was not sure whether he would campaign in Caerphilly for the by-election on 23 October. This is an important…15 Oct 2025HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackI echo comments across the House and extend Plaid Cymru’s sympathies to the families of everyone affected. We as MPs and other commentators in the public sphere need to be…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Security Update: Official Secrets Act CaseForeign interference in our democracies is, of course, deeply concerning, and transparency from Governments and, indeed, all legislators is essential. That includes transparency…13 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyDiolch yn fawr, Sir John. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake) on securing this…16 Sept 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyWill the hon. Member give way?16 Sept 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. I am sure he will agree that, with the United States withdrawing from grant in aid, there is the potential for the role of the United…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillThere is much to welcome in the Sentencing Bill, including the inclusion of restriction zone measures, which are testament to the tireless work of my constituent Rhianon Bragg and…16 Sept 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyWe all agree that the murder of Charlie Kirk was horrific—it was abhorrent. That is the only response to it. I am sure that we also feel that it is the duty of Governments,…16 Sept 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. The UN independent international commission of inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories has concluded that Israel has committed…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesThe Prime Minister staked his special relationship with the US President on the diplomatic skills of an ambassador who had a special relationship with the world’s most notorious…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI politely remind the Secretary of State that he is therefore advising heritage railways to in effect break the law, because that is how the law stands. If parents or a local…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe vast majority of the Employment Rights Bill is very much to be welcomed. Amendment 61, which relates to heritage railways and heritage tramways, would allow people under the…15 Sept 2025HANSARDLife Sciences InvestmentMedical isotopes are critical for the treatment of cancer, for diagnoses and for other medical applications, yet there have long been concerns about security of supply. Through…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I, too, welcome the new Leader of the House to his place? The Trussell Trust’s “Hunger in Wales” report, which was published this week, shows that families with three or more…11 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityAs the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on heritage rail, I must start by noting that we are celebrating Railway 200 on 27 September. The railways brought wealth, new…11 Sept 2025