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HANSARDChina: Human Rights and UK National SecurityMy Lords, the Minister will have noticed that, in the earlier Question, the House ran out of supplementaries, and, on this Question, it is fairly sotto voce. Will she accept that…02 Feb 2026HANSARDNational Police ServiceMy Lords, as a former Welsh MP, the Minister will recall the Silk commission recommending devolution of aspects of police and crime to Wales, something that was supported by the…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCreative Industries: Freelance ChampionMy Lords—22 Jan 2026HANSARDCreative Industries: Freelance ChampionMy Lords—22 Jan 2026HANSARDCreative Industries: Freelance ChampionMy Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests. Does the Minister accept that creative practitioners suffered disproportionately during the Covid lockdown and many from the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDGreat Western Railway: InfrastructureMy Lords—21 Jan 2026HANSARDGreat Western Railway: InfrastructureMy Lords, the points that have been raised by the noble Lords, Lord Davies and Lord Anderson, are absolutely right. In particular, west of Cardiff, there are severe problems going…21 Jan 2026HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank Members on both sides of the Chamber who participated in our earlier debates, and I particularly thank all 22 county councils in Wales, which have each formally…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the two noble Lords for contributing and making the points that they have. I believe that these principles could well apply further afield in due…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: Nuclear SubmarinesMy Lords, I realise that I represent a minority view in this Chamber, but can the Minister say whether it is still the Government’s policy that they reserve the position of using…15 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesMy Lords, the Minister will have gathered that all parts of this House feel very strongly indeed on this matter. It is quite outrageous that people’s bodies should be used in that…14 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I apologise that I, too, missed Second Reading, for reasons outside my control. When you are in a party with two or three Members, it is very difficult to spread…12 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, surely we should stop being mealy-mouthed about this issue. There is no basis in the international framework of law that can justify this action. If Russia had marched…06 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefMy Lords, I welcome, without reservation, the change made by the Government. The Minister will be aware of the considerable concern that there was among small farmers in Wales and…06 Jan 2026HANSARDFlooding InterventionsMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the floods that occurred in Wales in recent months—in particular, the difficult ones just before Christmas in Monmouth, a border community.…06 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Plan to End HomelessnessMy Lords, homelessness is a scandal in all parts of these islands. Is there not more scope for taking unused or underutilised buildings within local or central government and…16 Dec 2025HANSARDSmall FarmsMy Lords, is the Minister aware that the farming pattern in Wales is very different from that in the majority of England? Most farmers may be capital rich but are income poor,…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSmall FarmsMy Lords, following my earlier question, I wish to ensure that my interests in matters regarding agriculture, which are in the register, are drawn to the attention of the House.01 Dec 2025HANSARDSmall FarmsMy Lords—01 Dec 2025