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HANSARD UN Human Rights Council: UK Voting Record on IsraelMy hon. Friend is making an important and timely contribution. He is rightly highlighting the systematic bias that brings the United Nations into disrepute and does nothing to aid…17 Mar 2021HANSARDWelsh AffairsI start by putting on the record my condolences to the family of Dr Hywel Francis, one of my predecessors as Chairman of the Welsh Affairs Committee. He was a man of huge…25 Feb 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Co-operation AgreementGetting the Brexit deal across the line before the end of the year was important, and huge credit is due to the Government for securing it, but we have a serious situation…03 Feb 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Co-operation AgreementWhat assessment he has made of the effect of the EU-UK trade and co-operation agreement on Wales.03 Feb 2021HANSARDSupporting Ex-Offenders into WorkWhat steps his Department is taking to support ex-offenders into work.02 Feb 2021HANSARDSupporting Ex-Offenders into WorkGetting information and opportunities to prison leavers as early as possible is key to helping them to build a new life on the outside, so does the Minister agree that the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021In concluding this marvellous, inspiring debate, I thank all 76 Members of this House, drawn from all parties and from all corners of our United Kingdom, who contributed with…28 Jan 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021I beg to move, That this House has considered Holocaust Memorial Day 2021. It is a privilege to open this important debate to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, which took place…28 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsI know that the Home Secretary understands the importance of trade and the pressures facing many UK hauliers right now, so will she confirm that, regardless of what new measures…26 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsBritish bands and professional musicians represent a hugely successful cultural export for the UK. I know that the Minister recognises that and I know that she understands the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditThe performance of universal credit during this crisis has been one of the truly stand-out successful parts of the Government’s response to the pandemic. The fact that our welfare…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateThere are businesses in my constituency in Pembrokeshire that only made it through to the end of 2020 because of the outstanding support and intervention by this UK Government,…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19Without question, one of the most important things that this Government did during the first lockdown was to strengthen universal credit. That has been a lifeline, not just for…06 Jan 2021HANSARDTransition Period: BusinessOne of the findings of our Select Committee report last week on this issue was that the Government have really stepped up their communication with Welsh businesses ahead of the…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperMy right hon. Friend has made an important statement today, but he will be sensitive to the fact that there are constituencies such as mine in Pembrokeshire that have been heavily…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Relations with QatarIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. I, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing this debate. It is the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Relations with QatarThe gas supplies that the hon. Member is talking about come through my constituency in Preseli Pembrokeshire, which I will refer to in my remarks later on. The point about opening…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Government Policy on IranIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Henley (John Howell) on securing this debate. I will not repeat the…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outI absolutely agree. My hon. Friend is a very active and vocal champion for energy developments in her constituency, and she has put her point on the record very effectively. I…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Marine Renewables: Government Support for Commercial Roll-outThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The only other point that I will make, before I allow the Minister to respond, is that in a constituency such as mine, for the last almost…08 Dec 2020