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HANSARDWales: Further DevolutionThere is a strong possibility that, following next May’s elections, Plaid Cymru will be the largest single party in Senedd Cymru. Will the UK Government ensure that Plaid Cymru…25 Nov 2025HANSARDRoad Injuries and DeathsI think we are distinguishable. Is the Minister aware of the figures in Wales for the reduction in road accidents and road deaths following the reduction of the speed limit to 20…19 Nov 2025HANSARDRoad Injuries and DeathsMy Lords—19 Nov 2025HANSARDTeachers: Music, Drama, Art and Design, and DanceDoes the Minister accept that the most important driver in this area would be every primary and secondary school having access to a professional music teacher, whether full-time,…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBarnett Formula: WalesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to review the Barnett Formula to ensure needs-based funding in Wales.12 Nov 2025HANSARDBarnett Formula: WalesMy Lords, when the Barnett formula was first established, more than 100,000 people worked in coal and steel in Wales; that is now down to under 5,000. Does the Minister recall…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I too, like my noble colleague, have not intervened on this Bill until now, but I feel compelled to, having listened to the noble Lord, Lord Dubs. If anybody has a right…05 Nov 2025HANSARDPrison Services: InsourcingMy Lords, prisons are not devolved to Wales, but education is. To what extent is there full co-operation between the Home Office and the Welsh Government, with regard to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak very briefly on this, because the Hillside case arose in Merioneth in 1967, where I happened to be the parliamentary candidate in the 1970 election. I…27 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I intervene very briefly. As the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, rightly pointed out, many of these matters were not dealt with in Committee, but they are arising now. The…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPrisoners: ReoffendingMy Lords, will the Minister explain to the House how his approach will apply to those prisoners who are on indeterminate sentences? The frustration of being there year after year…14 Oct 2025HANSARDNuclear Regulatory SystemMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the main finding of the interim report is the need for a firm steer from the Government to establish a strategy for nuclear safety,…10 Sept 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Nuclear DevelopmentMy Lords, I am a keen advocate of both the Trawsfynydd and Wylfa sites for nuclear development. Can the Minister give some indication of the likely timescale for SMR—not only…22 Jul 2025HANSARDParthenon Sculptures: ReturnMy Lords, in supporting the noble Earl’s plea to the Government to look at this issue, I draw to the attention of the Minister the fact that there are artefacts, such as the ap…16 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I intervene briefly to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, for introducing the amendment. Anyone who heard the interview on Radio 4 this morning could not but…16 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesMy Lords, the Labour First Minister of Wales last week called for a wealth tax. Have the Government heard that, and will they take good notice of the Labour First Minister of…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsMy Lords, the Minister is familiar with the intricacies of the Barnett formula. I know that because he has quoted it to me in the past. Will he therefore confirm that the Barnett…14 Jul 2025HANSARDData Centres: Energy and Water ConsumptionMy Lords, would the Minister accept that, for both energy and water, there may be significant implications for the devolved Governments in Scotland and Wales, particularly with…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyMy Lords, I join the cross-party consensus on the issue of skills. The Minister referred to the 16 to 19 year-old skills requirement age group. Does he also accept that, if we are…24 Jun 2025HANSARDEthics and Integrity CommissionMy Lords, we have just had a round of local elections in England and many new councillors have taken up their responsibilities. Will this body be considering the local government…12 Jun 2025