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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. In recent years, Government policies led by the Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure have resulted in a big improvement in broadband and mobile connectivity on the…22 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ4. On the Welsh borders, we are incredibly proud of the Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in north Shropshire, which treats…22 May 2024HANSARDEnergy Bills8. What steps she is taking to help reduce energy prices for consumers.21 May 2024HANSARDEnergy BillsMany rural properties on the Welsh borders—including those in Clwyd South and in neighbouring north Shropshire—are not connected to mains gas and therefore use oil or liquefied…21 May 2024HANSARDCommunity Ownership Fund12. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the community ownership fund on local communities.22 Apr 2024HANSARDCommunity Ownership FundDoes the Minister agree that the recent grant of £452,700 to the Owain Glyndŵr hotel in Corwen, in Clwyd South, is a wonderful example of the hugely beneficial impact of the…22 Apr 2024HANSARDBusiness Investment8. What fiscal steps his Department is taking to help increase the level of business investment.19 Mar 2024HANSARDBusiness InvestmentLike my hon. Friend the Member for St Ives (Derek Thomas), I was delighted to see the increase in the VAT threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 in the Budget. That will help small…19 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWould my right hon. Friend make time for an additional debate on farming? Does she agree with me that the Prime Minister’s recent announcement of £220 million to deploy new…14 Mar 2024HANSARDThe Union5. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place in the Union.28 Feb 2024HANSARDThe UnionI congratulate my right hon. Friend and the Minister of State on their very impressive achievement in restoring the Northern Ireland Executive. Does the Secretary of State agree…28 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.27 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsResidents in Esclusham in my constituency are alarmed by Innova’s plans for the UK’s largest lithium-ion battery storage facility near Bersham. Can my right hon. Friend give any…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIn view of the Labour party hijacking the SNP’s Opposition day debate yesterday, can we have a debate in Government time to discuss the role of the Standards and Privileges…22 Feb 2024HANSARDThe Union6. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to strengthen Northern Ireland’s place in the Union.17 Jan 2024HANSARDThe UnionWould my right hon. Friend agree that the Union is now stronger than ever, particularly with the decline of the SNP, and that its vital importance can be seen not only in Northern…17 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsIt is always a pleasure to work closely with my right hon. Friend the Member for Montgomeryshire (Craig Williams) in delivering important projects, such as the Llanymynech-Pant…06 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Fund8. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the levelling-up fund at distributing funding across all parts of the UK.04 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling-up FundDoes the Minister agree that Clwyd South’s £13.3 million of levelling-up projects in the Trevor basin, Llangollen and Corwen, which I recently visited, and the newly announced…04 Dec 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe Chancellor’s autumn statement strikes the right balance between providing tax cuts for individuals, mainly through the two percentage point reduction in national insurance for…27 Nov 2023