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HANSARDSteel IndustryWe know now that Liberty Steel is cutting 72 jobs in Newport, and although it is based in the seat of my hon. Friend the Member for Newport East (Jessica Morden), those job losses…15 Jan 2020HANSARD Environment BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that excellent point, which I hope the Government will take on board. Important stakeholders such as Greenpeace UK, Friends of the Earth and…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillIt is good to be able to participate in this crucial debate tonight. We need everyone in this House to be working hard to ensure that we are the generation that stopped the rot…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate on the minority Government’s Queen’s Speech. There are so many different issues that could be covered in a debate on the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionThe Government’s Yellowhammer papers, as we have already heard, state that low-income groups will be disproportionately affected by any price rises in food and fuel. What does the…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Tata Steelworks: NewportThe Minister is making some laudable points about laudable plans for the future of the steel industry, but does he not agree that closing the only electrical steel plant in the UK…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Tata Steelworks: NewportI thank my hon. Friend and neighbour from Newport East for giving way, and for her powerful speech. This is an issue of importance to people in Newport West, Newport East and…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSexual Offences: Prosecution10. What recent discussions he has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on ensuring more effective prosecutions of cases involving rape and other sexual offences.03 Oct 2019HANSARDSexual Offences: ProsecutionI am alarmed to hear that police forces across the country are demanding highly personal records and data, including health, school and college records and even counselling notes,…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA member of my team went to a chemist in my area this morning and saw a poster outside that said, “Please don’t blame us for the NHS medicine shortages. It’s a nationwide problem.…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Welsh LanguageI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. I know that he has indicated his intention to stand down at the next general election, so although he and I do not always agree…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am pleased to be able to speak in this important debate. It is really pleasing that the atmosphere is one of unity, dignity and calm, as we all work together to get this Bill…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)As I proceed, I hope that the right hon. Gentleman will see what I am saying. It is not just in Wales, but in other parts of these islands. We need only look across the Irish sea…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this important debate. In April I was elected to this place in a by-election. I know that many colleagues across the…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsThe Irish Government stated last night that these non-papers are a non-starter. With just 30 days to go until exit day, when does the Minister propose to put forward credible…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 7We are here today because the Prime Minister prorogued Parliament illegally and tampered with our timetable for debates and discussion. Does my hon. Friend, like me, recognise the…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 Section 7I want to speak about this report for several reasons, so I thank you for calling me, Madam Deputy Speaker. The main reason I am here is that I believe in the Union of our United…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerRegarding the preparations for Brexit, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster told “The Andrew Marr Show” on 1 September that there “will be no shortages of fresh food”. He was…25 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)Where is he?09 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandWe heard from the hon. Member for North Down (Lady Hermon) yesterday about the Prime Minister’s failure, to date, to meet the Taoiseach, so what engagement on Prorogation has…05 Sept 2019