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HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesThe right hon. Member makes the point perfectly well; that rule would be fair. Opposition Members will pick this issue up in the coming days, along with the issue of the…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesI disagree with the right hon. Member. Obviously, the report can be read in several ways. The fact that the money was taken back in such an arbitrary way, and that what happened…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesI beg to move, That this House has considered the Spring Budget and Wales. Diolch yn fawr iawn, Mr Hollobone, and thank you for your introductory remarks in Welsh. I am sad to say…29 Mar 2023HANSARD Spring Budget: WalesAbsolutely. My hon. Friend has made a perfect point; the Bevan Foundation in Wales is very clear and accurate in its reporting. I pay tribute to Victoria Winckler and the other…29 Mar 2023HANSARDOil Spill: Poole HarbourThank you for granting the urgent question, Mr Speaker, and I thank the hon. Member for South Dorset (Richard Drax) for asking it. In a sense, it is good not to be talking about…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI am grateful for the chance to speak in this Budget debate and to give voice to the concerns of the many people in Newport West who are finding it tough and wanted a proper plan…20 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is good to see you back in your rightful place.Labour’s dossier of waste in the MOD has found that at least £15 billion of taxpayers’ money…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe people in my constituency were outraged by the fact that last year there were just four prosecutions for people smuggling a month, while 46,000 people crossed the channel. Why…07 Mar 2023HANSARD Equipment Theft (Prevention) BillI am pleased to be able to contribute to the debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Buckingham (Greg Smith) on bringing the Bill forward and wish him a happy birthday—…03 Mar 2023HANSARD South West Water: PerformanceI did know those figures, but I am grateful that the hon. Gentleman has put them on the record so that I do not have to. Last week, we had an urgent question in the House from the…28 Feb 2023HANSARD South West Water: PerformanceI gently say to the hon. Gentleman that there has been 13 years of Tory government.28 Feb 2023HANSARD South West Water: PerformanceI am just saying to him that it has been 13 years, and what have we seen? We have not seen the improvement we need, which is why we are scrutinising the situation. That is our job…28 Feb 2023HANSARDPrepayment Meters: Forced InstallationI thank the Secretary of State for his initial response, but constituents in Newport West will be disappointed by it. This Government are ducking their responsibilities on the…28 Feb 2023HANSARDPrepayment Meters: Forced Installation15. How many households in Newport West constituency had forced installations of prepayment meters in 2022.28 Feb 2023HANSARD South West Water: PerformanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship once more, Sir George. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in the debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for East Devon…28 Feb 2023HANSARD South West Water: PerformanceI thank the Minister for giving way. While we all agree that data is crucial, there is the “So what?”—never mind the Ofwat—question. With all the data, what are the Government…28 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that Nexperia’s Newport Wafer Fab, which is in my constituency, is at risk of going under because of decisions taken by this Government. I…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIndoor air pollution is an increasing problem that poses health risks, but the Tories have no plan to tackle it. But do not worry, Mr Speaker, because help is on the way. Labour…23 Feb 2023HANSARDDraft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We do not want dither and delay; we want to get on with this. We support the aims, but we are not sure about the method. The right hon. Member…02 Feb 2023HANSARDDraft Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023It is a real pleasure to see you in the Chair this morning, Mr Sharma. I am sure that colleagues will be pleased to know that we will not be opposing the draft regulations; none…02 Feb 2023