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HANSARDClean 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 2025HANSARDPrime MinisterIt has been over two decades since a Labour Government banned the cruel practice of fur farming, but the job is not done. Real fur and fur products are still being imported into…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ5. It has been over two decades since a Labour Government banned the cruel practice of fur farming, but the job is not done. Real fur and fur products are still being imported…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. It is a Wednesday, so this must be another private Member’s Bill on animal welfare; I thank the hon. Member for…21 May 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I rise to speak to clause 1 and the related amendments. First, I congratulate the hon. Member for Winchester on…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentI thank the Minister for outlining the horrors being inflicted on the people of Gaza so clearly yet again, but we have heard words from the Dispatch Box many times in support of…14 May 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsTomorrow I will be visiting the new sexual violence support centre in Rothbury House in my constituency, along with Jane Hutt, the Welsh Government Minister for Social Justice.…30 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsMy hon. Friend makes a vital point; it is all about transparency. At the moment, as he rightly said, the Government do not routinely provide information about the number of…28 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading this important…28 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsIf the hon. Gentleman had read my speech a little bit further, he would have found that I have some specific questions for the Minister—it is always good to ask specifics. It is…28 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsThe Minister is making an interesting speech, because the Labour party manifesto commitment is very clear: we are looking to ban animal testing. We have talked about a road map,…28 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansAbsolutely. Open Doors is a great organisation for highlighting what is going on around the world. The hon. Gentleman is right that we need a concerted effort around the world to…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansYes, I do, and I am glad the Minister is here to listen to the debate and interested in what he will say in response. It is important to target sanctions under the UK’s global…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of the persecution of Christians. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for selecting this important motion for debate.…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansIt has been a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Butler, and I thank all right hon. and hon. Members for attending this debate, and for participating in it in such an…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. People cannot worship in rubble. It is important that we acknowledge all the areas affected. I will say more on that shortly. Open Doors’…08 Apr 2025HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedThe Welsh Affairs Committee is launching its inquiry into farming in Wales this week, because we know that farming is a cornerstone of the Welsh economy. The Welsh Government…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI speak in support of the Bill, not just because it is the biggest package of measures on crime and policing for decades, with 50 new laws to cut crime and make our streets safer,…10 Mar 2025HANSARD St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI am proud to have brought this debate to the Chamber to celebrate St David’s Day. It is great to speak from the Government Benches for the first time following an amazing Labour…27 Feb 2025HANSARD St David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI beg to move, That this House has considered St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs. I am delighted that the Backbench Business Committee has granted this debate. It is wonderful to…27 Feb 2025