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HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State is being incredibly generous with his time. On this point about vital fuel resilience, is he aware there is significant concern among refiners and other…09 May 2023HANSARDInflation and Economic Growth Forecasts: G7 CountriesMy hon. Friend is right to ignore the gloom and negativity coming from the Opposition Benches. They will always find a reason to talk down the British economy. Is it not the case…09 May 2023HANSARD UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots SportNothing will instil confidence in the important message of “If in doubt, sit them out” more than for grassroots players, particularly youngsters, to see elite-level players…02 May 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineAside from the violent incidents that my right hon. Friend has referred to, does he agree that the fact that more than 1 million worshippers were able to visit the Temple Mount…02 May 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperI welcome the tone that the Secretary of State is striking today. Tackling problem gambling and, in particular, protecting vulnerable people is, of course, essential. Does she…27 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage Dischargerose—25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeIs my right hon. Friend slightly surprised by the tone that has been struck by the Opposition? Does she agree that they need to show a bit more humility, because if they were…25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI support ambitious targets for reducing sewage discharges; I support stronger regulation of the water companies; I support stricter enforcement and penalties for water companies…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSocial Security Recipients: Employment and EarningsI strongly support the efforts that my hon. Friend is making to boost in-work progression. After all, the original vision behind universal credit was to see more people on…24 Apr 2023HANSARDCost of LivingThis Government continue to spend extraordinary sums of money supporting family incomes during this difficult time. Does my right hon. Friend agree that what is not fair to the…19 Apr 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainThe Minister is exactly right that we are on the cusp of a new industrial revolution. Floating offshore wind will be a key part of that picture, so I welcome the confirmation he…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesThe hon. Lady talks about local government services, but how would she respond to the point that local authorities across Wales—all of them, and especially some of the Labour…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesI must respond to that point about the £155 million. Has the hon. Lady actually read the report that the Senedd Committee produced? It was pretty scathing about the performance of…29 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was encouraged by the answers that my right hon. Friend the Security Minister gave earlier in relation to Iran, and the evidence put forward by my hon. Friend the Member for…20 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraine: NATO AlliesFollowing the very successful Franco-British summit at the end of last week—which was the fruit of an enormous cross-Government effort—does the Minister agree that renewing the…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Welsh AffairsThe hon. Lady is making a remarkable and important speech. She was at the Guildhall last night. Does she remember the remarks of Noel Mooney from the Football Association of Wales…02 Mar 2023HANSARD Welsh AffairsWhat a terrific privilege it is to follow the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris), who opened this annual debate on Welsh affairs in the very best traditions of the…02 Mar 2023HANSARD Welsh AffairsThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. He is exactly right, and I encourage him to follow the output of the Welsh Affairs Committee as we continue our inquiry into…02 Mar 2023HANSARD Welsh AffairsI agree. We need to achieve alignment between the Crown Estate’s leasing auctions, the Treasury’s contracts for difference process and the commitments that developers make. The…02 Mar 2023HANSARD Welsh AffairsMy hon. Friend made an interesting point earlier about structural challenges in the NHS. He has now moved on to the subject of local authorities. Does he think that, for a nation…02 Mar 2023