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HANSARDWelsh AffairsI absolutely agree. My hon. Friend has made, and is making, a huge contribution to this debate through his able chairpersonship of the all-party parliamentary group on the shared…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsI thank my hon. Friend for his kind words. On the community renewal fund, he is right that there was tremendous concern in the Caerphilly borough and in his constituency in the…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsIndeed. It is extremely important to celebrate the diversity of the United Kingdom and the mutual respect in our communities. That respect extends not only within the United…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsIf it is indeed the direction of travel that the Government should be generous to Wales, why on earth do they not come forward with some hard figures to prove that assertion?03 Mar 2022HANSARDRelationship with Russia and ChinaEqually, if we acquiesce in what is happening now, the same argument could be deployed by Putin with regard to many other parts of eastern Europe.24 Feb 2022HANSARD Recognition of the State of PalestineThe vote in the House in October 2014, which Members have referred to, was important, but as we know, it was not binding on the Government. The Government have consistently said…24 Feb 2022HANSARDCountering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit FinanceWill the Minister give way?23 Feb 2022HANSARDCountering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit FinanceDoes the hon. Member agree that it is important that, as far as possible, Britain acts in concert with its allies, and that it is therefore strange that the Government have come…23 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe leader in this morning’s Times is a scathing criticism of the Government’s limited sanctions against Russia. If the Prime Minister will not listen to Members of this House,…23 Feb 2022HANSARDCountering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit Financerose —23 Feb 2022HANSARDStorm EuniceLast week, we had a red alert for much of south Wales. The Minister has said that there have been a number of discussions with electricity companies, including Western Power…21 Feb 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportIn the general findings of Sue Gray’s report, there is a reference to the “failures of leadership and judgment by…No 10”. Does the Prime Minister accept that she was largely…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSupporting DemocracyThere is common agreement across the House that Britain’s soft power is of inestimable value, so why are the Government placing the British Council in a situation where it may be…25 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateDoes the Prime Minister agree that unlike someone who attended bring-your-own-booze parties, the Welsh First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has behaved with decency and integrity…19 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (Second sitting)That is correct, but already we hear that two witnesses have come forward to corroborate what Mr Cummings has said. It will be very interesting to get to the truth of this, and we…18 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (Second sitting)But you just criticised me!18 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (First sitting)I have a wry smile on my face because the right hon. Gentleman is talking about an individual we know does not exist. His view is not shared by the majority of his colleagues who…18 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (Second sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?18 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Davies. It is appropriate that we are having this Grand Committee meeting today, because this is an important time for us…18 Jan 2022HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (Second sitting)They don’t!18 Jan 2022