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HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationHaving been briefly the Minister for tackling illegal migration this summer, I warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s statement. Can he provide more details on how the new small…13 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituency has welcomed Ukrainian families with open arms. What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the effectiveness of Ukrainian defence against the evil Russian…12 Dec 2022HANSARD Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) BillPicking up on my hon. Friend’s point, I am pleased to hear that the Government have introduced a number of key measures to reduce reoffending. From his research, the conversations…02 Dec 2022HANSARDDyslexia Screening and Teacher Training BillMay I say how much I admire the right hon. Gentleman’s campaign on dyslexia? Could he say a little bit about what happened at the age of 18 from his own point of view? Why did he…02 Dec 2022HANSARD Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It gives me great pleasure to speak on Second Reading in support of the important Bill brought to the House by my hon. Friend the Member for Barrow…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillMy hon. Friend is making an absolutely vital point. I live close to the Ceiriog valley in my constituency of Clwyd South, where there have been a lot of problems of this nature.…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillIt is a particular pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Gedling (Tom Randall). He gave an excellent speech that really went into the detail of how upsetting equipment…02 Dec 2022HANSARD Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his excellent speech. In the light of all his research and discussions to prepare his private Member’s Bill, why does he think these principles have not…02 Dec 2022HANSARDFinance BillI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. Indeed, it goes to the point made by the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt Western) about productivity. It is through such…28 Nov 2022HANSARDFinance BillThe Government have made some tough but fair decisions to restore economic stability and tackle inflation. To achieve long-term, sustainable growth, we need to grip inflation,…28 Nov 2022HANSARDAccess to Grassroots SportsUK Government funding for grassroots football facilities in Clwyd South this year has included £57,000 for upgrading the pitch at Ysgol y Grango for the community hub, and £20,000…23 Nov 2022HANSARDAccess to Grassroots Sports12. Whether he has had recent discussions with the Welsh Government on supporting access to grassroots sports in Wales.23 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyThe Chancellor and the Prime Minister took the tough decisions necessary in the autumn statement to restore economic stability and tackle inflation. The UK Government understand…22 Nov 2022HANSARDLocal Service DeliveryIn Clwyd South, Wrexham and Denbighshire councils are enthusiastically embracing the opportunities provided by UK Government funding, including the councils’ central role in…21 Nov 2022HANSARDLocal Service Delivery11. What steps his Department is taking to provide (a) tools and (b) funding to help local leaders deliver services.21 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOver many years, there have been discussions between the excellent doctor’s surgery in Hanmer in my Clwyd South constituency and the Betsi Cadwaladr University health board about…17 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementI congratulate the Chancellor on his skilful and compassionate autumn statement. I welcome the additional funding of £1.2 billion for Wales. Can the Chancellor reassure vulnerable…17 Nov 2022HANSARD North Wales Main LineIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. As was eloquently expressed by my hon. Friend the Member for Aberconwy (Robin Millar), north Wales transport…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Papers Relating to the Home SecretaryI would like to make a general point here. When I look to the Opposition Benches, I see many people who have had problems—I will not go into the details—and I think that, as a…08 Nov 2022HANSARD Papers Relating to the Home SecretaryThe Home Secretary made an error of judgment, recognised her mistakes, and took accountability for her actions. Now we need to get on with tackling the significant challenges…08 Nov 2022