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HANSARD Off-road BikingIn Gwent, we have a regional roundtable that considers illegal off-road bikers. MPs, MSs, council officials, farmers and passionate bike riders come together to try to deal with…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Off-road BikingThe issue of registration is important and does need working through. On the mountain tops of our valleys in south Wales, we have thousands of acres of common land, and that is…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Protecting Steel in the UKWill the Minister give way?23 Jan 2024HANSARD Protecting Steel in the UKMy hon. Friend is a great champion for steelmaking in Llanwern. Does she agree that the negative impact of the Government’s plans for steel in south Wales will be massive? Will…23 Jan 2024HANSARDMinisters’ Interests: Transparency7. What recent discussions he has had with the independent adviser on ministers’ interests on ensuring transparency of declarations.18 Jan 2024HANSARDMinisters’ Interests: TransparencyPublic appointment declarations are important. As the public face of scandal-ridden Greensill Capital, it has been said of Lord Cameron that he earned $10 million, was paid via an…18 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesIt is a critical time internationally, but we have a staffing crisis in our Navy, so can we do more to boost the recruitment of sailors by offering science, technology,…15 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalWhat a sorry tale this is. I am glad that a solution to his scandal has been brought forward today, but the Post Office is owned by the UK Government, who have a…10 Jan 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime: ProsecutionsGreensill Capital is subject to criminal investigation in the UK, Switzerland and Germany. In Duncan Mavin’s book “A Pyramid of Lies,” he subtitles the saga “The Prime Minister,…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Cyber Interference: UK DemocracyI thank the Minister for his statement. What we have seen is malevolent behaviour, and I am glad to hear some of the Government’s plans. However, Labour is committed to…07 Dec 2023HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeThank you for the opportunity to respond to the debate, Sir Robert. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the right hon. Member for Basingstoke (Dame Maria…30 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. On the subject of facts, my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Dr Whitehead) just said that there are currently zero planning applications in the pipeline for…28 Nov 2023HANSARDInflation Reduction Act and Low Carbon IndustriesIn the summer, I heard about President Biden’s plan to use America’s industrial might to power up New York using offshore wind. Given that we need to turbocharge the green…28 Nov 2023HANSARDInflation Reduction Act and Low Carbon Industries2. What recent assessment she has made of the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on levels of investment in low carbon industries in the UK.28 Nov 2023HANSARDForeign Secretary: Declarations of InterestWhen Lord Cameron, the public face of Greensill, was in the room where it happened—when key decisions were made, and attending board meetings regularly—there is a perception that…23 Nov 2023HANSARDForeign Secretary: Declarations of Interest12. Whether he has had discussions with the independent adviser on Ministers’ interests on declarations of interest by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and…23 Nov 2023HANSARD MPs Staff: Employment ConditionsThis is an important debate about the culture and working conditions in Parliament. As Members of this House and as employers of staff, we should ensure that all staff feel valued…16 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ2. David Cameron was the well-paid public face of Lex Greensill. Greensill’s companies are facing criminal investigations in Switzerland, Germany and here in the UK. David…15 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelDoes the Minister accept that this news gives up on the UK’s capability to produce primary steel?08 Nov 2023HANSARDMenopauseI acknowledge that the Government are making good progress on this topic, and I thank the Minister for that. Having said that, my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead…26 Oct 2023