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HANSARD Valedictory DebateThe hon. Member for Wrexham (Ian C. Lucas) made some serious allegations in his speech today, but I will not comment on them and will leave it to the Leader of the House to…05 Nov 2019HANSARDFrigate named HMS CornwallThere is hardly a family in my constituency that is not proudly associated with the Navy or the merchant navy. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are based and maintained in…05 Nov 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)You made a compelling description in your opening remarks about the landscape of community services and specialist services commissioned by the NHS, local authorities, children’s…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to see you here today, as it was to see you in the Gallery. I thought it was terrific that you sat through the whole debate. Nicole Jacobs: I thought you were…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (First sitting)Q I would like to start by saying to my colleague, the hon. Member for Swansea East how brave she was to share her experience. It reminds us all that every part of the country and…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q Clearly, from the numbers that you are giving us, there has been a huge increase in the trust in police for the victims to come forward and report. The work that you have been…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)The fact that you need to do that shows that that is an area of work, once the Bill goes through: police forces have to consider that as domestic abuse and violence. That is a…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q We are all united in wanting to break the cycle. The evidence is overwhelming that young people who are exposed to domestic abuse, coercive control or violence are likely to be…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q I was thinking along slightly different lines—sorry if I did not make myself clear. Again in my constituency, there is another Big Lottery-funded youth work-based project where…29 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)Q Actually, I can answer your question, Carolyn. Yes, it is very good in Wales, because they have compulsory IRIS—Identification and Referral to Improve Safety—training in the…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillI very much support this ambitious, landmark Environment Bill. In the short time I have available, I want to make just two points. The first is about the replacement for the…28 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsGrowing towns and villages in my constituency need investment in cycle and walking infrastructure. Will the Secretary of State join my representations to the Treasury at the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexThese international serious and organised crime gangs, which are trading in weapons, drugs and humans, are ruthless, and we need to be just as ruthless in our prosecution of them.…23 Oct 2019HANSARDOffshore Wind IndustryThere is huge potential for low-cost, low-carbon electricity generation from floating wind in the Celtic sea. Will my right hon. Friend accept an invitation to pay a visit on 19…22 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyI thank the Secretary of State for giving way; she is making a powerful speech and being very generous with her time. Will she support my call that we introduce a net zero test so…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaShelterBox is a great charity based in my constituency, working now with its partners on the ground in north-east Syria to provide a desperately needed humanitarian response.…15 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is an absolute pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for North East Derbyshire (Lee Rowley), who made an outstanding speech and demonstrated yet again what a champion he…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt could also focus our minds on the need to respond to the threats of climate change. To encourage greater co-operation between all Members in this House, we could be singing,…14 Oct 2019HANSARDAssisted DyingLast week, the police and crime commissioner for Durham, Ron Hogg, said there needed to be changes in the law on assisted dying, and this reflects the view of many in the police.…08 Oct 2019HANSARDGovernment Plan for Net Zero EmissionsI beg to move, That this House has considered the Government plan to reach net zero by 2050. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I am grateful to the huge…08 Oct 2019