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HANSARDSteel Industry16. What steps she is taking to help support the steel industry.30 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. At their busiest time of year, British cheese exporters are warning of damaging losses as the Government continue to fail to reach a deal that ensures access to the Canadian…30 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I raised with the Leader of the House the case of Teagan Appleby, as did her Member of Parliament, the hon. Member for Dover (Mrs Elphicke). We did, as a result, have a…30 Nov 2023HANSARDSteel IndustryIn communities across the country—particularly in Wales through Port Talbot—steel has created high-paying, productive jobs for generations, but we are the only G7 country with a…30 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsCan the Minister tell me how many forces are still not providing domestic abuse training to their officers?27 Nov 2023HANSARDPower Sharing13. What steps his Department plans to take to help restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.22 Nov 2023HANSARDPower SharingWe have heard in this House today how disappointed Northern Ireland is at no successful levelling-up bids. I visited Coleraine football club, which was disappointed to be…22 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House may be aware, I am co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for access to medical cannabis under prescription. Currently, young Teagan Appleby, who…16 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Children3. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of children experiencing destitution.13 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: ChildrenOne of the crowning achievements of the previous Labour Government was to lift 1 million children out of poverty. How does the Secretary of State think that that compares with the…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Rural Postal Services: SustainabilityI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. In Llanmadoc—in my constituency—the post office is located in a community shop that also serves as a meeting space for local groups.…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Rural Postal Services: Sustainabilityrose —25 Oct 2023HANSARDEnergy Costs7. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on energy costs for (a) households and (b) businesses in Wales.18 Oct 2023HANSARDEnergy CostsThe Government did not listen to the renewable energy sector, which repeatedly warned them that the budget set for this year’s offshore wind auction was too low to attract bidders…18 Oct 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2I used to live in Wigan in the north-west of England, and I am very disappointed for my family and friends who are still there that this project is not going ahead—disappointed,…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]We all want to cut emissions and tackle climate change, but people continue to suffer from the cost of living crisis. It is important that the cost of transitioning to lower…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dame Rosie, in this Committee. I will keep my remarks brief to allow us to hear from the Northern Ireland parties on Third Reading.…04 Sept 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023In June this year, the borders inspectorate said that not every arrival into the UK at Manston was having security checks done as part of their interview or having their property…19 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Horizon IT Scandal: CompensationWill the Minister explain why Fujitsu, whose IT software is at the heart of this scandal, continues to win Government contracts, including a recent extension to a Post Office…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshOur forces families are made to live in damp, mouldy service accommodation, with broken boilers. In his statement, the Secretary of State spoke about rent freezes, but well over…18 Jul 2023