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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI have been a Member of the House for a good many years, but this is the worst piece of draft legislation that I have ever seen brought before us. It is a shabby and dishonourable…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillWhat I am aware of is that many communities across Wales are fed up with Tory cuts. Despite the difficulties that many areas have experienced because of central Government policy,…14 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation SectorGeneral Electric Aviation Wales, in Nantgarw, near Caerphilly, is one of the most important employers in south Wales. It employs 1,400 people, has an excellent apprenticeship…10 Sept 2020HANSARDIsraelThe social and health situation in Gaza is extremely serious, especially with regard to covid-19, and recently there was a clash between Israel and Hamas. Fortunately, a ceasefire…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the Secretary of State has just indicated, he is aware of the situation as it is developing in Caerphilly in my constituency, but will he give a commitment to work as closely…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Israeli and Palestinian Authority Co-operationThank you, Mr Speaker. As has been said, there is encouraging co-operation between Israelis and Palestinians with regard to covid-19. I am sure the Minister agrees that that…11 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19Three of my constituents from Bargoed are stranded in Krakow, and because Poland has closed its international borders, they do not know how long they will be in that country. Will…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Cavity Wall Insulation: ComplaintsI commend my hon. Friend for securing this debate. May I briefly cite one example that reinforces the excellent point that he is making? My constituent Mr Robert Hughes, of…16 Mar 2020HANSARDRecruitment and RetentionThere have been problems with Capita in Army recruitment, so may I ask the Minister whether there are any plans for outsourcing recruitment for the RAF and the Navy?16 Mar 2020HANSARD Cavity Wall Insulation: ComplaintsBut there are many.16 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI note what the Secretary of State said about different approaches in different countries, but I was recently approached by the professor of visual neuroscience at Cardiff…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Mental Health of VeteransDoes the hon. Gentleman agree with me, and with the Defence Committee, that there is a strong case for establishing a national mental health residential rehabilitation centre,…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsCan the hon. Gentleman tell us when the next Welsh Grand Committee will be held?27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsI thank the Secretary of State for giving way. It really is a travesty for him to attempt to depict European funding in this way. European funding has been a huge boost to the…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipIs the Secretary of State aware that 60% of international exports from Wales go to the European Union? The Welsh Government have said that there must be a level playing field and…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsI congratulate the hon. Member for Bridgend (Dr Wallis) on his excellent maiden speech. I am sure he will make many more worthwhile contributions in this House. As someone who…27 Feb 2020HANSARDNATO AlliesTurkey’s relationship with its NATO allies is becoming ever more strained. Turkey’s incursion into northern Syria, which we have just heard about, and increasingly close…04 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence ExportsCan the Secretary of State indicate when his Government plan to introduce the excellent recommendations in the report by the right hon. Member for Ludlow (Philip Dunne)?03 Feb 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWill the Secretary of State give way?22 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that despite what the Government are saying, the impression is being given that they wish to undermine the Sewel convention through their act of opposing…22 Jan 2020