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HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. Ms Furniss. I rise to speak to amendment 6, tabled in my name. The amendment would amend clause 3, which relates to the regard of…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)indicated dissent.06 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)For clarification, does that plan not include Scotland, which has already been devolved?06 Feb 2025HANSARD Agricultural Property ReliefTenant farmers on Ynys Môn are expected to be impacted by the change to APR because landowners there will have no option but to sell their farms to cover the additional cost. The…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Fiscal Policy: Defence SpendingA trained and skilled workforce is central to a successful defence policy, and I saw that at first hand during my visit to RAF Valley, where I met Babcock apprentices who attend…27 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayDiolch, Dirprwy Lefarydd. It is a privilege to be here, hearing words of kindness and joining with others against hate on the day when we remember one of our worst times in…23 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanDiolch, Llefarydd. The Government say that the CMA’s chair had failed to convince them that he was sufficiently focused on growth, but at the same time, reports suggest that the…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]The Crown Estate owns 65% of Wales’s foreshore and riverbeds, and more than 50,000 acres of land. Recent rising demand for renewable energy projects has resulted in the value of…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I will come on to answer that question and perhaps show a pragmatic way of working forward. As I said, in 2025 Wales is now experiencing a similar process of extraction of our…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I will come on to that, too, because as an energy champion for my constituents for many years I am fully aware that we do not want any delay but there is a way of working that…07 Jan 2025HANSARDHealth and Adult Social Care ReformDuring 14 years of austerity, the NHS has been starved of the resources it badly needs. Four months ago, the Secretary of State for Wales made a big announcement about…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI believe that the Government should be holding a debate on the UK-wide impact of the closure of the port of Holyhead. Although ports in Wales are a matter for the Welsh…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and all a Nadolig llawen—merry Christmas. The Leader of the House will be aware of the challenges facing Welsh farmers. Around 30% of Welsh…19 Dec 2024HANSARDEnergy SecurityDespite lifting the onshore wind ban in England, the clean power action plan shows that, by 2030, 8,600 MW of onshore wind will be needed in England and Wales, 5,000 MW of which…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportToday’s announcement is a huge blow to 1950s-born women affected by state pension changes, who have campaigned tirelessly for justice and accountability, including on the…17 Dec 2024HANSARDClean Energy ProjectsSteel is a key component of developing clean energy projects. In response to my written question, the Government confirmed that they have estimated the cost of nationalising…11 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghStorm damage in Holyhead has led to severe disruption to the second busiest roll-on, roll-off port in the UK, with ferries to Ireland being cancelled. This weekend also saw the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDCOP29Diolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. Despite today’s statement noting that it is in the UK’s interest to speed up clean energy, we still need urgent clarity on clean energy projects.…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Storm BertPlaid Cymru’s thoughts are with all those across Wales affected by Storm Bert. Confirmation of a coal tip landslip in Cwmtillery is extremely concerning and will lead to anxiety…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Bus FundingThe Barnett formula comparability factor calculates how much money each devolved nation receives as a consequence of UK Government spending in England. Wales’s comparability…18 Nov 2024