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HANSARDUK Ambassador to USA: Leaked EmailsWe need to call this out for what it is: the individual or individuals responsible for this leak have betrayed this country, and those attempting to justify it and to attack our…08 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. One area where the MOD has been performing well is on diversity in LGBT circles. I am sure the Secretary of State will join me in welcoming the contribution of so many armed…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy hon. Friend has my wholehearted support on this Bill, not least as a proud devolutionist. I represent Wales and I am proud of our devolution settlement. We all want to see the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentI wholeheartedly agree with what has just been said. Our aid has made a huge impact. Under both Labour and Conservative Governments, there has been cross-party consensus on this.…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentThe hon. Gentleman is generous in giving way again. Does he agree that that underlines the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire) on the…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentI very much hope that, whatever happens on Brexit, we will be contributing to those European programmes that have been so well regarded. Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the…01 Jul 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the fantastic work of Drive, the new taxi co-operative in Cardiff? In Wales we call on Drive to take us somewhere, which is exactly what it does.…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I completely agree with him about those challenges of raising money to get new social enterprises and co-operatives off the ground. In that…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Is he also aware of the role that the co-operative movement and co-operative MPs have played, along with MPs from across the House in…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCo-operative and Mutual BusinessesI congratulate my hon. Friend on her election as chair of the Co-operative party. It is fantastic to have her in that role. I also pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for…27 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ManufacturingThe Secretary of State says that he wants to get a deal, yet he is backing a candidate for the Conservative leadership who advocates no deal. With the news from Ford, Airbus,…26 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Manufacturing1. What recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on manufacturing in Wales of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.26 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActI press the Minister a little further on the points raised by my hon. Friends about the organised campaign against the introduction of guidance. As I mentioned in my speech, I…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActIt is an honour and a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Wallasey (Ms Eagle), who made a very personal and passionate speech with which I wholeheartedly agree. I…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActI have to say that I share the concerns that have been expressed. If the Minister is being praised by the hon. Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Mr Godsiff) on this, then I do…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActWhat does the hon. Gentleman think has caused the crisis at this moment, given what he said about other schools where this has not been an issue? I would suggest that it is due to…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality Actrose —25 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActI wholeheartedly agree. It beggars belief that we may be creating situations that will continue to affect that cohort of children, not just at the schools we have been discussing,…25 Jun 2019HANSARDSudanCardiff has a strong and long-standing Sudanese community and many concerns have been raised with me by constituents who are also deeply worried about friends and relatives whom…13 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.06 Jun 2019