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HANSARDStrengthening the Union as it Relates to Wales (First sitting)I thank the hon. Member for her contribution. I have listened to many of her contributions in the Chamber and I have a great deal of respect for the vigour and integrity of what…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillI, too, would like to start by commending my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright) on the Second Reading of this very important…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Prime Minister (Temporary Replacement) BillI am quite interested in the point my hon. Friend has made about the Bill not interfering with the Queen’s prerogative; I suggest that it does. The First Minister serves at the…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillI want to go back to my hon. Friend’s comment about the importance of taxi and private hire vehicles in his area, given the rurality of his constituency. This point has perhaps…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI will be brief, because I spoke to the amendments earlier. I feel strongly about the Bill and applaud my hon. Friend the Member for Workington (Mark Jenkinson) for bringing it to…14 Jan 2022HANSARD Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Workington (Mark Jenkinson) on bringing his Bill to this stage, and my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) on…14 Jan 2022HANSARDUnderpayment of Benefits: CompensationThe benefits system is crucially important to my constituents. The Resolution Foundation has praised it, and has praised universal credit for its resilience during the pandemic.…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseNext week, the last piece of roof metalwork is due to be installed as part of the restoration of the 26 individual cast iron roofs of the Palace of Westminster. Will my right hon.…13 Jan 2022HANSARDWomen in Enterprise6. What steps she is taking to support women in enterprise.12 Jan 2022HANSARDWomen in EnterpriseMy constituent Kerry Mackay from the Ceiriog valley has overcome hardship and just been named one of the top 100 most inspirational and dynamic female entrepreneurs in the UK for…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesAs a Welsh MP representing Clwyd South in north Wales, on the border with England, I see very clearly the considerable difficulties for local businesses arising from the Welsh…11 Jan 2022HANSARDOffenders: Illegal Drug Addiction14. What plans his Department has to support offenders to end an illegal drug addiction.14 Dec 2021HANSARDOffenders: Illegal Drug AddictionThe police in Clwyd South and Wrexham deserve great credit for their work in breaking up county lines in north Wales. Will the Minister please provide more information about the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. My recent visit to Ysgol y Grango and Ysgol Rhiwabon in Clwyd South brought home to me the huge interest there is among students in Parliament and its workings. Given covid…06 Dec 2021HANSARDLevelling-up Fund: Potential OutcomesHow would the Minister assess the long-term economic, social and cultural impact of, and benefits arising from, the levelling-up fund in Wales, particularly our Clwyd South bid,…17 Nov 2021HANSARDLevelling-up Fund: Potential Outcomes10. What assessment the Government have made of the potential outcomes of the £121 million levelling-up fund allocated to Wales.17 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Will the Prime Minister join me in celebrating the 50th anniversary this year of the formation of the 177-mile path for walkers along Offa’s Dyke, which runs through Clwyd…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy AppealWill the Minister join me in thanking and congratulating the many volunteers, organisations and veterans across Clwyd South who have worked so hard to raise money for the poppy…15 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy Appeal1. What steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the poppy appeal.15 Nov 2021HANSARDSubsidy Control Bill (Seventh sitting)In the previous discussions on this issue, the opinion of the Bill Committee seemed to be that these matters were the responsibilities of the Secretary of State. It therefore…04 Nov 2021