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HANSARDLivestock WorryingWhat steps he is taking to help tackle livestock worrying.22 Jul 2021HANSARDLivestock WorryingFarmers in Aberconwy have been speaking to me about the threat that dogs out of control pose to livestock. Dan Jones, who farms the Great Orme above Llandudno, told me just…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolThe Act of Union has long been the foundation for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of course the Good Friday/Belfast agreement has secured consensus on peace within…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Rural Banking ServicesI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. She could well be describing Aberconwy: it is beautiful and rural, and it has trouble with broadband and, unfortunately, the…20 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI thank the Backbench Business Committee for choosing this debate. Something I have learned in my time in this House is that the importance of the Back Benches—and the voices on…15 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie). I speak in support of the motion. I acknowledge the good intentions…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI have had the privilege of seeing some of the terrific work being done in Aberconwy by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board on the delivery of the UK vaccine throughout north…12 Jul 2021HANSARD National Insurance Contributions BillIt is a pleasure to speak today and to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), and I take this opportunity to reiterate his unequivocal statement that Northern…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Ms Rees, in my first Westminster Hall debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones) on securing it. I start by saying…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryEducation is, without doubt, one of the big legacy issues from the pandemic, so I welcome my right hon. Friend’s pledges to invest billions of pounds and millions of hours, and…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsWe have all heard much in recent days about the threat posed by large-scale, low-cost Australian meat production, but we all know that consumers care about quality. What…27 May 2021HANSARD Finance BillIt is a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar (Jacob Young). Like him, I shall take this opportunity to make a few brief remarks in support of freeports,…24 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareIt is a privilege to rise and speak in this debate, and indeed a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma). I must say it has been a particular pleasure,…19 May 2021HANSARDFree Trade AgreementsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from new free trade agreements.28 Apr 2021HANSARDFree Trade AgreementsA new free trade agreement with Australia is now in sight for the UK. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this is a tremendous opportunity for exporters of agricultural products,…28 Apr 2021HANSARD AfghanistanThis nation has a proud record, as indeed do many Members of this House, of responding to need around the globe. Decisions to get involved are not taken lightly. Questions of…20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for the foresight and the early investment decisions made on vaccines 12 months ago. Here in Aberconwy, the result is falling infection rates and a…19 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade and Investment in WalesThe UK Government’s plan for a trade and investment hub in Wales is welcome support for business here in Wales. It will support exporters and help to restore inward investment in…15 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade and Investment in WalesWhat recent assessment she has made of the economic effect of international trade on Wales.15 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsLast night, I spoke with young people in Aberconwy about their experiences of 12 months living with lockdowns. They were very articulate about the challenges they have overcome…24 Mar 2021