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HANSARDChina and JapanI thank the Prime Minister for his statement, and for what he said about calling on China to end support for Russia’s illegal war effort. We cannot ignore the threat to our shores…02 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. When the Prime Minister visited Ely in my constituency recently to launch the UK child poverty strategy, I took the opportunity to discuss with him the much-needed Pride in…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and I pay tribute to all those who serve to keep us safe. In respect of the impact that this will have on Wales, can she assure me…26 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyI thank my hon. Friend for his statement, which is of course complex and raises significant issues that are shared on both sides of the House. He has referred to the issue of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI thank my right hon. Friend for the announcement of this consultation. Parents and carers, families, schools and children themselves are looking for help and leadership on the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany constituents, including my own, were shocked to see that 24,000 homes and businesses in the south-east were without drinking water for two weeks. What steps are the…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceI thank my right hon. Friend for announcing this review, which I fully welcome. Does he agree that every political party should welcome it, unless they have something to hide?…16 Dec 2025HANSARDConversion Practices Ban12. What steps she is taking to ban conversion practices.10 Dec 2025HANSARDConversion Practices BanI thank the Minister for her answer. The recent BBC report that more than 250 people were subjected to electric shocks in NHS hospitals between 1965 and 1973, in an attempt to…10 Dec 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy: WalesIn last week’s Budget, the UK Government gave mayoral strategic authorities in England the power to propose a local overnight visitor levy—something that has already been…03 Dec 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineI am very proud to represent Cardiff West in this place. Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, was elected to serve the people of Wales in the European Parliament,…25 Nov 2025HANSARDFlooding: MonmouthshireI also pay tribute to all those affected and the emergency responders—and to my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes) for the tireless effort she has put in…19 Nov 2025HANSARDChina Espionage: Government Security ResponseI thank the Minister for his statement and put on record my tribute to the missing crew member, those searching for them and all those who keep us safe. I welcome the package of…18 Nov 2025HANSARDSmall Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station: WylfaI welcome this brilliant announcement for Wylfa, delivering for the people of north Wales after 14 years of failure by the previous Conservative Government. I join in commending…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. What steps is the Home Secretary taking to counter the rise of extremist narratives, whether domestic or foreign-backed, that seek to undermine our democratic processes?17 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformMay I place on record my thanks to South Wales police and crime commissioner Emma Wools and her team, and Alun Michael before her, for the great work they have done for my…13 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The opening last week by the King of the UK’s first national memorial commemorating LGBT veterans marks an important moment for all LGBT people who have served or continue to…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank my right hon. Friend for his continued compassion and commitment to the cause, and for the communications that we have had about affected constituents in my constituency.…30 Oct 2025HANSARDRegistration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require that any birth, death or marriage certificate issued in Wales be issued bilingually in English and Welsh; to make…14 Oct 2025HANSARDOxford to Cambridge Rail LineThe Welsh Government allocated over £1 billion to transport in their recent Budget. This investment comes after 14 years of critical under-investment by the Conservatives, and it…16 Jul 2025