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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Financial Times fears that there will be another pensions scandal, potentially affecting 160,000 people with defined benefit pension schemes. The Financial Conduct Authority…30 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI think we should give credit where it is due, so I welcome the Government’s action on global health, particularly in addressing malaria and Ebola. The Government, campaigners in…13 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressHear, hear!19 Dec 2019HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019We all have experience of this topic, haven’t we? If the ERO thinks that a voter is still in residence and therefore does not need to be part of the annual canvass, but the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019I apologise—I will be succinct. Will there be a household visit to pursue those people who may not have responded to the streamlined measures the Minister outlined?31 Oct 2019HANSARDWildlife CrimeA constituent of mine has been terrorised by off-road bikers, who are also devastating local wildlife. Because this is happening on private land, our local police have found it…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019I do not speak on behalf of my colleague; he is more than able to do speak for himself. Our general fear is that the Minister is rushing her fences. It would have been much better…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019Does that mean the Department for Work and Pensions will give the attainer’s national insurance number to EROs to help boost electoral registration? My very good Blaenau Gwent ERO…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019The Minister said, “No, not immediately.” What guidance will EROs be given and what further steps will be taken to make sure that a voter is left on the electoral register when…31 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019If the Prime Minister’s deal is agreed, will eggs, for example, still have to be labelled as decided by the European Union?28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Good catch!28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I thank the Minister for giving way. My sense is that the eggs will still have to be labelled as decided by the EU after the implementation period. Is that not correct?28 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Amendment) Order 2019On the point about the UK Government supporting the Welsh Government and EROs in boosting electoral registration, when talking to my ERO in Blaenau Gwent, I found out that when…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyThe Government have received over £4 billion from the mineworkers’ pension scheme, despite not having paid a penny in. With retired miners getting by on a pension of, on average,…24 Oct 2019HANSARDRail PerformanceThe Ebbw Vale to Cardiff line is critical to Blaenau Gwent’s economy, but with growing demand we urgently need physical improvements in the line. There is a complicated UK…24 Oct 2019HANSARDUK Elections: Overseas FundingCan the Minister confirm how many convictions there were for polling station fraud last year—exactly how many?23 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesI congratulate my hon. Friend on his powerful speech. Does he agree that we would have been much better off on policing if the Government had not cut 20,000 police officers over…16 Oct 2019HANSARD Tata Steelworks: NewportThe Minister says that the Government have met Tata, but what has he been able to offer it to help keep Orb open and keep steel going in south Wales? Can he be clear about what…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Tata Steelworks: NewportLosing the Orb plant would be devastating for our economy in south Wales. It would also be a huge missed opportunity. Does my hon. Friend agree that there is still massive…08 Oct 2019HANSARDMoray Growth Deal21. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Local growth deals like Moray’s would greatly help regional development. The shared prosperity fund would greatly help with improvements to the Ebbw…01 Oct 2019