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HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker—[Hon. Members: “Ooh!”] Apologies; I meant to say Mr Speaker. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for setting out the range of measures that he is…13 Sept 2021HANSARDPensions UpdateGovernment Members should be incredibly proud of the state pension triple lock. It has transformed the state pension landscape for retired people—no more derisory 75p pension…07 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareI think the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Health Secretary deserve enormous credit for coming together and working out a plan for this incredibly difficult problem, and I…07 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsWith the economy rebounding and a great many job vacancies currently available, does my right hon. Friend agree that there is a tremendous opportunity emerging now to build a…14 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Aid: Treasury UpdateMy right hon. Friend makes a very strong point, and he is right that there was a popular movement behind the commitment. Nevertheless, it was not universally popular. There were…13 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Aid: Treasury UpdateI am grateful to be called to speak in this debate. I recognise that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has probably the most difficult job in the Government, bar none, and perhaps…13 Jul 2021HANSARDMarine Renewables SectorAs my right hon. Friend knows, and as I hope she will see if she visits Pembrokeshire, my constituency is emerging as an important hub for marine energy, but technologies such as…06 Jul 2021HANSARDMarine Renewables SectorWhat steps his Department is taking to support the marine renewables sector.06 Jul 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewMy hon. Friend is making a really important point. To underline it, is it not the case that when we read the report—the executive summary, the main body of the report and the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne (Caroline Ansell) on securing this important and timely…30 Jun 2021HANSARD Economy UpdateI welcome the Minister’s statement. He is right: the latest employment and job vacancy figures do demonstrate that the UK economy is now rebounding strongly. I cannot recall a…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your Chairmanship for the first time and to follow my colleague on the Welsh Affairs Committee, the hon. Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones). I…08 Jun 2021HANSARDDiscussions with the Welsh Government since 2021 Senedd ElectionWhat discussions he has had with the Welsh Government since the 2021 Senedd election.19 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireIran’s role in this conflict is just one more example of Iranian efforts to undermine peace and stability throughout the middle east via its proxy terror group allies. Given that…19 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareMay I start by saying what a pleasure it is to follow the hon. Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Anum Qaisar-Javed)? It was an outstanding maiden speech, and we congratulate her on…19 May 2021HANSARDDiscussions with the Welsh Government since 2021 Senedd ElectionThe recent elections demonstrated that the vast majority of voters in Wales have no time for independence. They have little time for ripping up the devolution settlement either.…19 May 2021HANSARD Violence in Israel and PalestineThe violence and the loss of life is tragic, and it needs to stop, but is it not the case that, right under the noses of the international community, Hamas has been allowed to…12 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsRight now, in every part of the country, levels of business optimism are higher than they have been since the start of the pandemic, with many firms planning to hire more staff…28 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghOn my behalf and that of my constituents in Preseli Pembrokeshire, I would like to place on record our deep admiration and gratitude for the extraordinary life of the Duke of…12 Apr 2021HANSARD UN Human Rights Council: UK Voting Record on IsraelI am sorry to cut in just as the Minister is making a very important point, but I want to get some clarity. I understand the argument that he is making about engaging with the…17 Mar 2021