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HANSARDDefence CommitteeI thank the Minister for his response. We will continue to work together.09 Dec 2021HANSARDDefence CommitteeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a real privilege to be able to give this statement to the House today, on behalf of the Defence Committee. First, I wish to put on the…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDefence CommitteeAll I can say to my right hon. Friend is thank you very much.09 Dec 2021HANSARD Women in the Armed ForcesThank you, Dr Huq. I want to finish on a positive note. I was on “Woman’s Hour” last week. Eight minutes after I had finished, I received an email, which said: “Idiots like you…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Women in the Armed ForcesI beg to move, That this House has considered the Second Report of the Defence Committee, Protecting those who protect us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Wales’s Contribution to UK Armed ForcesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brecon and Radnorshire (Fay Jones) for securing today’s debate. With the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Over 4,200 servicewomen and veterans used a democratic process to contribute to the Defence Committee’s inquiry into women in the armed forces. A formal response is still…17 Nov 2021HANSARDLevelling-up Fund and Shared Prosperity FundWrexham was fortunate enough to win one of its two levelling-up fund bids, and Wrexham County Borough Council has committed to redefining the other bid and working with officials.…17 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsHightown barracks in Wrexham is the spiritual home of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Ten years ago it was destined to be a housing estate but now it contains the Defence Mental Health…15 Nov 2021HANSARDScotland’s Shipbuilding Industry3. What steps his Department is taking to create jobs and encourage investment in Scotland’s shipbuilding industry.03 Nov 2021HANSARDScotland’s Shipbuilding IndustryI am pleased that the first deal has been cut for the Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, which is being built at Rosyth. With the fleet’s construction due to support 1,250 jobs and…03 Nov 2021HANSARDLegacy of the TroublesMy constituent Edward Vaughan-Jones’ brother Robert, 2 Para, died at Warrenpoint in 1979. Some 42 years later, the family’s wounds have not healed due to repeated investigations…27 Oct 2021HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation: BradfordA mark of a good society is how we protect our most vulnerable. I trained as a social worker in Liverpool in 2000, and anecdotally we knew that institutional cover-ups were going…26 Oct 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsThe Minister is aware that the Defence Committee has recently undertaken an enquiry into women in the armed forces. What assurances can he give me that the Government are…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBeating Crime Plan13. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on delivery of the Government’s beating crime plan.14 Sept 2021HANSARDBeating Crime PlanAs we know, antisocial behaviour blights all our towns and cities, and Wrexham is no exception. I welcome this Government’s strong stance to tackle crime through community…14 Sept 2021HANSARDAjax Armoured Vehicle ProcurementI thank the Minister for his frank and transparent response. The assembly of the Ajax in Merthyr Tydfil contributes greatly to prosperity and jobs in north Wales, but he will know…09 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanIn preparation for today’s debate, I put out an all-stations call to my constituents to establish their opinions. By Jove, they have many questions about what has happened. Today,…18 Aug 2021HANSARDRehabilitation of OffendersHMP Berwyn is one of the largest and newest prisons in Britain and has been chosen as a pilot site for the Ministry of Justice’s employment advisory board scheme. This scheme will…29 Jun 2021HANSARDRehabilitation of OffendersWhat steps his Department is taking to rehabilitate offenders.29 Jun 2021