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HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationWill my right hon. Friend give way?14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationI thank my right hon. Friend, who pre-empts my next comments. Indeed, I will come on to why flourishing is not just measured in finance. For every supply chain that might be…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationIt’s a lot!14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationAs so many on these Benches have said, Channel 4 has marked the landscape of our lives. Loved or loathed, the landmarks are all there to see across the broadcasting landscape. For…14 Jun 2022HANSARDXinjiang Internment Camps: Shoot-to-Kill PolicyWe have seen the careful, deliberate administration of the abuse and persecution of minorities before; we know what it means and where it leads. I appreciate the Minister’s…24 May 2022HANSARDImproving Union ConnectivityIt is regrettable that the Scottish Government refuse to engage with the UK connectivity review. It is also notable that serious concerns remain, even now, about the award…18 May 2022HANSARDImproving Union Connectivity4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving Union connectivity.18 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and her determination to see progress. I also welcome the point made by many Members that change is necessary. Does she agree…17 May 2022HANSARDParish Ministry1. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to strengthen its parish ministry.28 Apr 2022HANSARDParish MinistryThe Church plays a key part in many communities in Aberconwy, never more so than during the pandemic. The Church in Wales is encouraging its lay members to use their skills, time…28 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Wales and Aberconwy, farmers have told me of their concerns that an unintended consequence of encouraging tree planting is, specifically, the creation of a new asset class by…28 Apr 2022HANSARD Drug CrimeThe hon. Member makes an interesting suggestion, which I will return to later in my speech. It would be remiss of me to give the great reveal now. I have the very great privilege…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Drug CrimeI take a different view. I speak as someone who is not an expert, but who has spoken to those caught in the terrible grip that drugs hold on their lives and those of their family…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Drug CrimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Robbie Moore) on securing this debate and delivering a…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Drug CrimeThe hon. Member makes an interesting point. This debate is perhaps not the one to get into that, but some of the services to veterans exclude some of those who need them the most.…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateI know that many in Aberconwy have written to me about their upset at events, but I know too that many in Aberconwy will have heard the Prime Minister’s apology today and will…19 Apr 2022HANSARDAberconwyI thank the Minister on behalf of residents for his answer and for the UK Government’s interest. The UK Government have funded a book for every schoolchild in the UK to…23 Mar 2022HANSARDAberconwy5. What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help support people living in Aberconwy constituency.23 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementI welcome this statement and I agree with the Chancellor that this is a statement for the Union, because in these uncertain and unusual times it is the strength of our economy…23 Mar 2022HANSARDTransport ConnectivityThe Hendy review recommended the creation of a UK-wide strategic transport network. It also identified a gap in north Wales. However, when Transport for Wales bid for funds to…17 Mar 2022