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HANSARD Infected Blood InquirySir Brian’s report will be published next year. Rather than the Minister simply saying that the recommendations will be acted upon, can he give a firm commitment that the…15 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday, I learned that I was to be sanctioned by the Iranian regime for my support for human rights and freedom in Iran. I assure the House that that support will continue…13 Dec 2022HANSARDNewport Wafer FabIs the Secretary of State aware of the proposals that have come forward from the company directly to address the Government’s concerns? Those include the offer for the Government…21 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ15. In my Caerphilly constituency, we have five food banks. One of those food banks is run by the Trussell Trust, and it has issued over 2,000 food parcels during the last six…16 Nov 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentLast week, the Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office, the hon. Member for Bassetlaw (Brendan Clarke-Smith), who is in his place, said clearly to me, in response to a question,…26 Oct 2022HANSARD Crisis in IranI strongly support the sanctions the Government are imposing—indeed, I would like to see them go further—but will the Minister give a commitment that those sanctions will not have…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Departure of Previous Home SecretaryThe Minister has referred to the former Home Secretary’s letter of resignation. In that letter, she said: “the document was a draft Written Ministerial Statement...due for…20 Oct 2022HANSARDPolice Funding8. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of levels of police funding in Wales.19 Oct 2022HANSARDPolice FundingSouth Wales police’s area contains Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, yet it gets no extra resources for the extra responsibilities that comes with that. Will the Secretary of…19 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerOn behalf of the Prime Minister, will the Leader of the House simply say to the people of this country, “We are sorry”?17 Oct 2022HANSARD Liver Disease and Liver Cancer: DiagnosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Margaret Ferrier) on her excellent contribution. I…11 Oct 2022HANSARD UkraineI very much agree with my hon. Friend. Does he also agree that it is essential that, at this crucial time especially, the Government do not make snide remarks about our European…22 Sept 2022HANSARD UkraineWe all warmly support the effective military support that this country is giving to Ukraine, but is the Minister addressing the obvious depleting of our own reserves of available…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenSoon after the general election of 2001, there was a reception in Buckingham Palace. I had just been elected, and I attended along with several hundred others. Soon after I…09 Sept 2022HANSARD Ukraine UpdateThe Secretary of State will be aware that the head of the British Army said recently that the Army must be prepared, working with our allies, to successfully confront the Russian…05 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy UpdateManufacturing in this country is facing a truly terrible crisis. For example, OGM Moulding Innovation employs 220 people in England and Wales, including in my constituency of…05 Sept 2022HANSARDDraft Register of Overseas Entities (Delivery, Protection and Trust Services) Regulations 2022Absolutely. Just think of the cheese and you will be all right.19 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Register of Overseas Entities (Delivery, Protection and Trust Services) Regulations 2022I have just three questions for the Minister to tease out some more facts about what is being suggested. As she said, this is an important area, and there is real concern that a…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Alcohol TaxationMinimum unit pricing has also been introduced in Wales, and the feedback there has also been very positive.07 Jul 2022HANSARD Dangerous DogsLast November a 10-year-old boy, Jack Lis from Pen y Bryn, Penyrheol, in my Caerphilly constituency was killed by a vicious dog. The dog attacked and killed Jack in a neighbour’s…07 Jul 2022