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HANSARDEngagementsQ12. The Prime Minister has been a great champion of transport projects on the Welsh borders, including the electrification of the main line in north Wales, the reopening of…25 Oct 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionCross-border transport links between Wales and England are a key part of the strength of the Union. Does my right hon. Friend agree that cross-border projects, such as the Pant…18 Oct 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsThe education of the next generation is an issue that is close to my heart, as is the case for Members across the House—on that we can agree this afternoon. It is our duty to…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsThe key fact is that the Welsh Government ordered surveys only in May 2023, while the UK Government started engaging with schools in 2022. Surely that shows a woeful lack of…06 Sept 2023HANSARDInvestment Zones15. What progress he has made on the introduction of investment zones.05 Sept 2023HANSARDInvestment ZonesDoes the Chancellor agree that my constituency of Clwyd South, that of my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Sarah Atherton) and the rest of north-east Wales represent one of the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDCommunity Ownership Fund4. What progress he has made on allocating funds through the community ownership fund.10 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Ownership FundDoes the Minister agree that the community ownership fund provides tremendous potential for community organisations in Clwyd South and elsewhere to take ownership of assets and…10 Jul 2023HANSARDPrivileges Committee Special ReportGiven the hon. Member’s point about how we in this House are custodians, does he agree that a report of this nature should at least provide some evidence when it makes a statement…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case Backlog6. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of criminal court cases.27 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Court Case BacklogWill the Minister give the figures for the backlog in north Wales, where my constituency of Clwyd South is located, and for Wales overall? Will he also comment on any particular…27 Jun 2023HANSARDHealthcareOver 500,000 people in Northern Ireland are waiting either to see a clinician or to have treatment, which represents one in four of the population. Does my hon. Friend agree that…21 Jun 2023HANSARDHealthcare2. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the performance of the health service in Northern Ireland.21 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Wales is the land of song, and there is no better example of this than Johns’ Boys Male Chorus from Rhos in Clwyd South, who have performed magnificently in the recent series…07 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillOn Lords amendment 1, as a strong supporter of Brexit, I am pleased that the Government have already revoked or reformed more than 1,000 EU laws since our exit from the EU. In…24 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Will my right hon. Friend comment on the ways in which the Ministry of Defence is maximising defence procurement from Wales, particularly from north-east Wales where my…15 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsPlease could my right hon. Friend comment on how the Windsor framework will improve trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of mainland Britain, particularly Wales, and say…02 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend facilitate a debate on greater restrictions on off-road motorcycling, which is causing huge problems on rural lanes and in rural communities in my…27 Apr 2023HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeI congratulate the Minister on the recruitment of 207 extra police officers in north Wales. Would he agree with me that that is vital in combating antisocial behaviour in parts of…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Cost of Living IncreasesI take this issue very seriously. Clearly, families across the country are feeling the pinch at the moment. We in this House are all keen to address the issue in a constructive…25 Apr 2023