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HANSARDDefence Spending: WalesGiven how precarious global affairs are, Conservatives believe that defence, and defence jobs, should be a No. 1 priority for the Labour-controlled Wales Office. Major defence…11 Jun 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationThe previous Government commissioned Professor Alice Sullivan to ensure that the collection of data on sex and gender was consistent across Government. As I was saying, it would…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationPerhaps the hon. Lady can ask the Minister about the Sullivan review and we will get some clarity on that. Additionally, the Government should be issuing schools guidelines at…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationI think that it is a matter of fact that biological sex is crucial when it comes to correct service delivery and approach. I understand the hon. Lady’s point, but when it comes to…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss, and to speak on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. I am grateful for the many thoughtful contributions from…19 May 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsDespite what the Prime Minister said, speaking out for rape victims is not jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Yesterday, it was reported that No. 10’s interim spokesperson said it…07 May 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsAs a child, Jade got a criminal record during her abuse and exploitation, and now she cannot attend her children’s school trips. Chantelle rightly said, “We are not the problem.…07 May 2025HANSARDProposed Visitor LevyAttacking the Welsh hospitality sector with the Welsh Government’s disastrous tourism tax is supposedly a good plan, yet their impact assessment warns of a potential loss of over…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe House will be as horrified as I was to learn from a shocking report in The Times that a Labour-led local authority apparently showed teenagers a PowerPoint in which they were…30 Apr 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI think we can all agree that violence against women and girls is an all-too-frequent occurrence. The Office for National Statistics has published data revealing that, shockingly,…30 Apr 2025HANSARDLesbian Visibility WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Jarrow and Gateshead East (Kate Osborne) for securing this debate and all Members for…24 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekAs we have heard today, BSL availability for users, through both captions on TV and signing in person, is too low. As the hon. Member for Watford (Matt Turmaine) spelled out, it…20 Mar 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond, on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. I thank the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this…20 Mar 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekI am grateful to the Minister for the reassurances. The message from the Chamber this afternoon has been about a postcode lottery, and different experiences for families in…20 Mar 2025HANSARDEthnic Minority People: DiscriminationDoes the Minister think it is acceptable for anyone in this country to say that people should “pray for victory” for Hamas over Israel, or for anyone to celebrate the 7 October…19 Mar 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIn January, the Labour Government committed to assisting five local inquiries, including one in Oldham. into grooming gangs and rape gangs. Two months on, we have had no update…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWelsh Tourism IndustrySadly, there will be no more Easter family fun at Oakwood, which has made it clear that its final demise, after covid, is due to Labour’s looming tourism tax, the job tax and…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Impact on EmploymentWho is the Secretary of State battling for, Kazakhstan or Wales? Labour’s political choices mean countless jobs in Wales are at risk due to the national insurance rise. The…12 Mar 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedThe Government have said that they are concerned, as we all are, about our future security, so why is food security expendable in Wales and beyond? That is the message from farmer…12 Mar 2025HANSARDProtection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for this important Bill and the way in which he is presenting it. This week, in the education centre at Michael Hall school, I met A-level students who…07 Mar 2025