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HANSARD Windrush Day 2020I appreciate that statues are lovely, but people who are watching outside want to know when they are going to get their money. They have waited a long time; they need to know.…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusOne of the recommendations of the now fully published Public Health England report into the impact of covid-19 on the BAME community is that the Government should look to reduce…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsI am pleased to be able to say a few words on this vital topic, because issues of child protection and social care for children are some of the most important that we as Members…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Lockdown PoliciesI am thinking in particular, as we move into the next phase of the covid-19 crisis, about the steel industry, especially in south Wales. Of course we know how vital it is for jobs…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationAlong with other Members, I am increasingly concerned by the actions and apparent decisions of British Airways and its management teams. While these are difficult times for…03 Jun 2020HANSARDTreasuryYesterday I asked the Prime Minister about engagement with the devolved Governments in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. I would like to try again today, and I hope receive a…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI am glad that the Secretary of State has announced the publication today of the report on how covid-19 has disproportionately affected black and minority ethnic communities, but…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillI think I win the prize for patience this evening. Many of my points have already been made, but I make no apology for reiterating them because this Bill will have an important…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageYesterday I asked the Prime Minister about engagement with the devolved Governments in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. I would like to try again today, and, I hope, receive…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyThe Prime Minister claims to have devised a new stage of his plan having consulted across all four nations of the UK, yet the First Minister of Scotland claims that the first she…11 May 2020HANSARDZimbabweI thank the Minister for that update. There are currently 7 million people in urban and rural areas of Zimbabwe in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, compared with only 5.5…11 May 2020HANSARDZimbabweWhat recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe.11 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillWe meet in extraordinary times, and it is incumbent on us, as the democratically elected representatives of the people, to chart our way through this crisis. As such, I would like…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillI start by paying tribute to all those who, right now, are working so hard in Newport West and right across the country to help their patients, their neighbours and their friends.…23 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe shadow Secretary of State and I have spoken to fishers and their representative organisations right across the UK in recent days, and they are worried. In just the past week,…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am worried for the many vibrant and unique pubs, clubs and music venues in Newport West. Their insurance policies cover a long list of notifiable diseases, but covid-19 is not…19 Mar 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick Pay and Protection for WorkersIt is difficult to follow such powerful speeches and such great orators, who have made their points so eloquently, so I shall be brief. But I make no apology for reiterating the…18 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I start by paying tribute to all the staff of our national health and social care services, who are working around the clock at the moment in difficult and unpredictable…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Cavity Wall Insulation: ComplaintsMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech in favour of action to assist people who find themselves in this predicament—people like my constituents Pauline Saunders and Sandra…16 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was recently contacted by my constituent Vikki Lewis, who, because she is paid every four weeks instead of on a monthly basis, has received two payments within the universal…12 Mar 2020