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HANSARD Resettlement of AfghansI thank the Minister again for visiting the Afghans at the hotel in Cardiff with me a few months ago. Will he join me in paying tribute not only to the staff of his Department and…19 Sept 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce), the special envoy, for securing the debate. I thank all…19 Sept 2023HANSARD Ann ClwydIt is a real pleasure to follow the many tributes to Ann, and particularly those from my hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter), who succeeded her in her seat. It…19 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineI thank colleagues across the House for their considered contributions to today’s debate. It is important that the House has the opportunity, soon after the summer recess, to…11 Sept 2023HANSARDSanctionsI thank the Minister for setting out the measures we are debating. As the House rises for recess later this week, I am pleased we are able to meet before that, not only to debate…19 Jul 2023HANSARDSanctionsIt was good to hear the Minister confirm again that she is going to work on the issues that have been raised about the general licence. However, can she say whether Ministers such…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Veterans UpdateI draw the House’s attention to my own interest in this, including my past service as an openly gay Army reservist after the ban. I strongly welcome the apology today, but I am…19 Jul 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateI thank the Minister for visiting my constituency last week and meeting Afghans and local officials with me. He will have seen clearly the commitment of the Welsh Government,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshI pay my own tribute to the Secretary of State for his service and thank him for the personal courtesies that he and his officials have shown me on a number of occasions. He has…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. I thank the Minister for outlining the changes to the UK’s sanctions regime that are set out in today’s regulations.…10 Jul 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023Oh, I thought the right hon. Member for Chelmsford was indicating that she wanted to intervene. I hope that the Minister will explain what steps the Government are taking and how…10 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO Summit: VilniusI was glad to hear the Minister mention cyber and other related capabilities. We obviously have leading capability in that area and work closely with our allies. Will he be able…06 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO Summit: VilniusIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Sharma. I thank the right hon. Member for Elmet and Rothwell (Alec Shelbrooke) for securing the debate and all Members for…06 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Universities in Cardiff and across the UK are home to world-leading research and innovation, but thousands of jobs and huge amounts of expertise are now at risk because of the…05 Jul 2023HANSARDSrebrenica Memorial WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Sir Robert. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton South East (Yasmin Qureshi) for securing this important debate, and…04 Jul 2023HANSARDSrebrenica Memorial WeekI absolutely agree, and we should reflect not only on those who were murdered during the atrocities, but on those who suffered terrible sexual violence and rape, who have rightly…04 Jul 2023HANSARDRooftop Solar PanelsA few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting an innovative housing project in Rumney in my constituency, which had solar panels in nearly all the new buildings but also ground…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I thank all my right hon. and hon. Friends, and indeed all Members, who have contributed to it. It has come at a pivotal moment, just…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineWe believe in deterrence not only in relation to Putin, but in relation to others who have egregiously breached the rules-based international order. I have a great deal of respect…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineI thank the Minister for giving way; he is being generous. It is welcome that he is having those discussions with our allies in the EU, and I hope he is speaking to the United…27 Jun 2023