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HANSARDAdvanced Manufacturing: South WalesI welcome the Minister’s response and the additional support for the compound semiconductor cluster in my constituency. What conversations has he had with Welsh Government…11 Dec 2025HANSARDAdvanced Manufacturing: South Wales2. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the industrial strategy on advanced manufacturing in south Wales.11 Dec 2025HANSARD Ajax Armoured VehicleI am aware that the problems with the Ajax system have existed for years and that the Conservative party ducked the issues when they were in government. Given that the workers at…08 Dec 2025HANSARD2025 BudgetThe Welsh compound semiconductor cluster in my constituency is a real Welsh success story in terms of this year’s Budget. It has attracted more than £1 billion-worth of investment…03 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThis Budget is a good Budget, and as a proud Welsh MP I am pleased to say that this Budget delivers for the people of Wales. It cuts the cost of living, invests in frontline…02 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Day Slavery: PakistanIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger—without you filling in, we could not have held this important debate, so thank you for your time. I also thank…13 Nov 2025HANSARDModern Day Slavery: PakistanMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I hope the Minister will touch on that in her winding-up remarks. British firms sourcing bricks, construction materials or kiln-fired…13 Nov 2025HANSARDLife Sciences: Economic GrowthI welcome the Government’s new strategy on replacing animals in science, which was published yesterday. Will the Secretary of State commit to enshrining the targets in the…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCost of LivingI welcome last month’s news that Newport city council and Caerphilly county borough council will each receive £21.5 million from the UK Labour Government’s Pride in Place scheme.…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Official Secrets Act Case: Witness StatementsI thank the Minister for his responses so far on this important matter. I want to draw his attention to sub-paragraph d) of paragraph 21 of the deputy National Security Adviser’s…16 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ9. I thank the Prime Minister for his sympathy and words of condolence following the sudden and untimely death of Hefin David, our Welsh Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly. His…10 Sept 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I am delighted that the £500 million announced for the steel industry in the spending review has already been translated into boots on the ground and high-vis jackets with the…16 Jul 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure FundingI welcome the announcement in the spending review that railway projects in Wales, including five new stations east of Cardiff, will receive an extra £445 million in funding over…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTransport Infrastructure Funding4. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of planned increases in funding for transport infrastructure on economic growth.01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI thank the Secretary of State for coming this afternoon. I welcome her announcement that the Timms review of the PIP process will be undertaken in partnership with people with…30 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group for semiconductors, I welcome the formal recognition of this valuable sector in the new industrial strategy. I also welcome the plans…23 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)I am struggling to see how a piece of tape can silence somebody. Somebody with respiratory conditions, or whatever, might even suffocate as a result. Has the hon. Gentleman…19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you both for coming before the Committee. You were both quite upbeat about the ability of the Probation Service to deal with the changes, which is great, but when I have…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Long-term Medical ConditionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I was a bit anxious, because I do not think I have ever followed the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) before,…12 Jun 2025HANSARDClean Energy: WalesWales has a phenomenal tidal range, which promises green growth and industrial employment to Wales and beyond. The Severn estuary commission has completed its recommendations, and…11 Jun 2025