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HANSARDFord in BridgendSome 27% of our output in the Gwent valleys comes from manufacturing, and some of our leading employers in Blaenau Gwent are in the automotive sector. Can the Secretary of State…10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Blaenau Gwent, we have been working with Fujitsu to encourage our young people to go into cyber-security, but I have learned that there is a real shortage of cyber-security…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere are reports today that Ford is planning to close its plant in south Wales. This would be a devastating blow to the 1,700 people who work there and for supply chains across…06 Jun 2019HANSARDCyber-securityProviding national insurance data can be at the root of the difficulties that young people face when registering to vote. Will the Minister identify how Departments can better…05 Jun 2019HANSARD British SteelThe Government need to buy more UK-produced steel, yet the Ministry of Defence has refused to confirm that it will buy UK steel for the Navy’s solid support ships. Less than half…22 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy hon. Friend is making some very thoughtful remarks. Has she given thought to how parliamentary questions can be laid and a Minister respond to scrutiny from the Chamber?21 May 2019HANSARDBritish SteelThe Minister talks about the steel pipeline, but only half the steel that the UK Government buy is from the UK. What steps will the Government take to increase dramatically the…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillOn this topic of possible cost overruns, a number of colleagues have talked about the possibility of the northern estate being delayed because of planning problems, which could be…21 May 2019HANSARDEbola Outbreak: DRCI thank the Secretary of State for his statement, which was very helpful. I understand that in Sierra Leone’s most recent Ebola outbreak nearly 10% of that country’s health…20 May 2019HANSARDArmed Forces Personnel15. What recent assessment she has made of trends in the number of armed forces personnel.20 May 2019HANSARDArmed Forces PersonnelThe Welsh Guards 1st Battalion are 30% below their target strength. Overall, the Army has shrunk. How does that fit with the Conservative manifesto commitment to “maintain the…20 May 2019HANSARDProbation Reformrose —16 May 2019HANSARDProbation ReformI have had terrible problems getting hold of local probation service data in Blaenau Gwent, so I hope the Secretary of State’s promise about improving digital management comes to…16 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a statement from a Treasury Minister about how the Financial Conduct Authority is dragging its feet over contingent charging by independent financial advisers? We need…16 May 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal: Welsh EconomySome 12,000 jobs in the Welsh economy rely on steel. Given the crisis in this sector, how will the right hon. Gentleman work with the Business Secretary to get the steel sector…15 May 2019HANSARD HealthMy hon. Friend is doing very well. Does he agree that movement is medicine and we need far more physical activity strategies in our NHS? For instance, if we had more ParkRun…14 May 2019HANSARD HealthMay I take up that issue of prevention? Earlier this afternoon, the Secretary of State said that he would move heaven and earth to achieve healthy outcomes. When will we see a ban…14 May 2019HANSARD HealthWill the Secretary of State give way?14 May 2019HANSARD HealthWill the Secretary of State give way?14 May 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sWill my hon. Friend give way?08 May 2019