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HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeMy hon. Friend mentioned some of the disasters that mining communities have faced. I cannot but mention the Gresford disaster in north Wales in which my paternal grandfather lost…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentHearing my hon. Friend speak, I recall what happened when Brymbo steelworks in my constituency closed in 1990 and part of its infrastructure was shipped to China. That was…23 May 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansThe subject of my Adjournment debate—excessive speeding and driving bans—is very serious. I do not like reading out speeches, but this is a pretty technical issue and there are…23 May 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansThe Minister mentions the award from Brake, the road safety charity, and I pay tribute to the community of Overton in my constituency. There was a terrible road traffic incident,…23 May 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansThe motion lapsed at an extremely convenient time, Madam Deputy Speaker, as I am now moving on to the second part of my speech. I turn to technology, and specifically what…23 May 2019HANSARDWalesI welcome the Minister to his place, but I wish he would not just regurgitate Tory twaddle. When the National Audit Office makes it clear that central Government funding to police…20 May 2019HANSARDPolicing1. What assessment the Government have made of the effect of changes to the policing budget since 2015 on the operational effectiveness of Welsh police forces.15 May 2019HANSARDPolicingI welcome the Minister to his place, but I wish he would not just regurgitate Tory twaddle. When the National Audit Office makes it clear that central Government funding to police…15 May 2019HANSARDFarm Subsidy Payments7. What steps his Department is taking to speed up subsidy payments to farmers.09 May 2019HANSARDFarm Subsidy PaymentsMy constituency borders rural communities in Cheshire and Shropshire, and I know there is immense concern in the farming community on this point. In view of the pretty damning…09 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that we will all welcome the fact that the Transport Committee is conducting an inquiry into road safety, but it strikes me that it has been a heck of a long time since we…02 May 2019HANSARDSchool FundingI am conscious of the differences between the English and Welsh systems, but given the concerns of teachers, parents and students, does my hon. Friend agree that we need to be…25 Apr 2019HANSARDRetail CrimeAbsolutely so. I agree wholeheartedly. Those are the everyday dangers that shop workers have to face, and they should not have to do so. They have to deal with people who are…11 Apr 2019HANSARDRetail CrimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I pay great tribute to my near neighbour and right hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (David Hanson) for his…11 Apr 2019HANSARD IR35 Tax ReformsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes, and to follow my hon. Friends the Members for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Ged Killen) and for Brentford and…04 Apr 2019HANSARDPrince of Wales’s Investiture Regalia: Permanent HomeInvestiture regalia is probably a controversial subject, but those who are keen on it would describe themselves as patriots. Will the Secretary of State for Wales describe himself…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderIn the Select Committee, Sir.02 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. At yesterday’s hearing of the Welsh Affairs Committee, I asked the Secretary of State for Wales why he had voted differently to some of his…02 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderHe said he was outside the House.02 Apr 2019HANSARDBereavement CounsellingI wonder if there may be a role for funeral directors in this, given the links they have with families. I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his moving speech.26 Mar 2019