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HANSARDChildren: Physical PunishmentMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there has been overwhelming acceptance in Wales of the policy that was introduced by the former Labour Government? In the recent election,…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy Lords, very briefly in the gap, I flag up my support, and that of Plaid Cymru, for the Bill’s general objectives, although we have reservations on some of the detail, which I…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDFarming and Food ProductionMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the backbone of food production in rural Wales and in many other areas is small family farms but that one of the banes of their lives is…10 Jun 2026HANSARDNew Autism Strategy (Autism Act 2009 Committee Report)My Lords, I am very grateful for this opportunity to speak in this short debate, as I was to serve on the Select Committee, although I did experience certain frustrations. I thank…10 Jun 2026HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, I welcome this debate and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Alton, on securing it and on the manner in which he moved today’s Motion. This of course follows the First…04 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingMy Lords, is the Minister aware of the huge controversy in Wales arising from the UK Government’s refusal to provide Barnett consequentials for capital rail projects such as HS2…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDevolved Public Services: FundingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have held with the newly elected Government of Wales regarding the funding of devolved public services.01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too congratulate both maiden speakers. As my noble friend Lady Smith of Llanfaes noted yesterday, a new political era has opened in Wales. Plaid Cymru First Minister,…19 May 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the GDP per capita of Wales historically ran 20% below that of the UK, largely because of depressed activity rates arising from the work…23 Apr 2026HANSARDMidwives: Graduate GuaranteeMy Lords, does the Minister accept that while patient safety is, of course, the primary thing, there is also a very strong obligation to ensure that promises made to young people…21 Apr 2026HANSARDData Centres: Energy DemandMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the most economic way of meeting such peak demand from clean sources is rapidly to accelerate the programme for building hydro pump storage…16 Apr 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I strongly support the objectives of Amendments 124, 128 and 154, as well as the similar provision made for Northern Ireland in Amendments 132 and 136. I thank the noble…23 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Steel StrategyMy Lords, with the indulgence of the House, I welcome the strategy and the Statement, as far as it goes. The Government previously announced that £500 million would come to Port…23 Mar 2026HANSARDFujitsu: Post Office Horizon CaseMy Lords, is it not inconceivable, in the circumstances that have developed, that Fujitsu could get away without making a payment? Should there not now be a ring-fenced fund into…17 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyMy Lords, for the avoidance of doubt, can the Minister clarify that the scheme that she is talking about would be applicable to England and not to Wales? That must be the case for…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am following what the Minister is saying with great interest because it responds to the numerous points that have been made about the reorganisation that is needed to make sure…11 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentIs the Minister aware of the key role that was undertaken over a 25-year period by the Welsh Development Agency, which helped attract more than 200 businesses from the United…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCrown Estate: WalesIs the Minister not aware of the reply given by a Minister in the other place to the MP for Anglesey, Llinos Medi, when the Government confirmed that they had no assessment of how…09 Mar 2026HANSARDPrisons: EducationMy Lords—24 Feb 2026HANSARDUS TariffsMy Lords, the Minister quite rightly referred to pharmaceuticals and their importance. Can he clarify whether the derogation regarding pharmaceuticals will include the equipment…23 Feb 2026