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HANSARD Asylum Seekers: MOD HousingI am often asked on the doorsteps what we are doing to tackle this issue. Will the Minister please set out more information on what the Government are doing to stop small boat…29 Oct 2025HANSARDWorld Menopause DayMy hon. Friend’s point about these issues affecting older women is, of course, fair and understood, but is it not also true that younger women can be affected and need support?16 Oct 2025HANSARDBritish-made CeramicsThe House Administration sources a wide range of crockery from firms in the UK, as well as those based elsewhere. Where possible, Parliament endeavours to purchase British goods…16 Oct 2025HANSARDBritish-made CeramicsIt pleases me when I see my hon. Friend turning his plate or mug upside down in the Tea Room, to double-check whether the crockery was made in Stoke. It is good when Westminster…16 Oct 2025HANSARDWorld Menopause DayI thank my hon. Friend for making such a fantastic contribution on this important topic. I am sure that she will recall the shared visit we had to Tesco in Abertillery, in my…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House please grant a debate on tenants paying their landlord a reasonable rent? In Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, Vodafone is in dispute with one of my…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsParkrun is a global public health phenomenon. Will the Minister meet me and the new Parkrun chief executive to talk about future collaboration?22 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillWill the Minister update us on when consumers will see the introduction of the pensions dashboard? [ Laughter. ]07 Jul 2025HANSARDOff-road BikesI thank the Minister for that answer. Gwent police are taking on dangerous, illegal off-road bikes, but a related problem is electric bikes, which are sometimes chipped to go…07 Jul 2025HANSARDOff-road Bikes22. What steps her Department is taking to tackle the antisocial use of off-road bikes.07 Jul 2025HANSARDApprenticesWe currently have 32 apprentices, and another 19 will be recruited this year. There have been approximately 90 since 2017. Parliament recruits apprentices under the English…03 Jul 2025HANSARDApprenticesApprenticeships help us to build a more skilled and adaptable workforce. The House of Commons Commission is increasing the number of apprentices by participating in National…03 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeI thank the Chief Secretary to the Treasury for his answer. Last weekend I attended the anniversary of the Six Bells mining disaster in 1960, in which 45 men and boys died. I met…01 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme10. What recent discussions her Department has had with the trustees of the British Coal staff superannuation scheme.01 Jul 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. HS2 has been an abject failure when it comes to the political accountability of the previous Administration. On transport…18 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025There was a terrible, dangerous coal slip in my constituency last autumn, and the coal tips safety funding announced today is hugely welcome. It is great to see our Labour…11 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewThe importance of good cyber-security is referenced throughout the SDR, and it is critical for our defence. Ebbw Vale college has an excellent course in that sector, so to address…02 Jun 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court JudgmentThe House of Commons Commission is always concerned to comply with the law. The policies and guidance of the House have been reviewed and it does not appear that any immediate…22 May 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court JudgmentI thank the hon. Member for his question and can assure him that officials have reviewed the guidance and the policies of the House and consider that the Commission is complying…22 May 2025HANSARDDefence Sector JobsGeneral Dynamics already provides good jobs in south Wales. As a former member of the Public Accounts Committee, I welcome plans to cut delivery times for the new communications…19 May 2025