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HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI draw the attention of the House to my lovely little badge. Everybody has been calling it a gingerbread man, but it is actually a handmade felt Welsh lady to celebrate St David’s…26 Feb 2026HANSARDSt David’s Day and Welsh AffairsI am very close to the hon. Lady’s constituency, so a banking hub in Rhydaman would benefit my constituents too. I thank LINK for working with local councillors to bring banking…26 Feb 2026HANSARDTroubles-era Violence: IRA AccountabilityOn the subject of troubles-era violence, this week my Committee published a unanimous report calling on the Government to formally name agent Stakeknife. The Government have said…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWill the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI would like to make the point that a lot of work is done in good faith in this House, particularly on my Select Committee and particularly by the Secretary of State. I really do…21 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and to my chairship of the all-party parliamentary beer group. Does the Minister accept that pubs are anchor…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI will not be the only Member dealing with a large number of child maintenance issues that have been ongoing for years and years. It is frankly intolerable. Could the Leader of…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI thank the Minister for speaking about an imminent decision on business rates, but this is not just about business rates. The Victoria Inn in Mumbles in my constituency has not…13 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast AgreementOur predecessor Committee took evidence that said that leaving the ECHR would have implications for policing in Northern Ireland. Does the Secretary of State agree that calls to…07 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement11. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK’s membership of the European convention on human rights on the Belfast agreement.07 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalThe National Union of Journalists wants an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate interference by current politically appointed board members in BBC editorial matters. The…06 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefI have worked extensively with the National Farmers Union and its Welsh branch, and with the Ulster Farmers’ Union in Northern Ireland. These changes are very much welcome, but I…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Operation KenovaAs my Committee’s report on legacy last week outlined, information disclosure has been, and remains, one of the biggest challenges with legacy investigations. The Kenova report…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution. We have not seen much detail on reconciliation, but our Committee will consider it. I commend the Government on their much-improved…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank the hon. Member for his contribution and for our engagement. It is unfortunate that he is unable to join the Committee—I find it disappointing, but that is how the…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastThe hon. Member is well respected. I will endeavour to fight for his family in their loss, and I will ensure that the Committee does everything it can to provide justice and…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for granting me the opportunity to make this statement, following the publication on Monday of our report, “The Government’s new…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastWith regard to veterans going on trial, we did take evidence and heard those concerns, and it is reflected in our report. I would happily have a conversation with the right hon.…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastI thank the hon. Member for his service on the Committee, where his background in academia played an important role. Sir Declan Morgan brought integrity to the commission, and I…04 Dec 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the PastHaving met the Good Friday agreement Committee and other Members in Dublin, it is imperative for us, and for Members of Parliament who have not spent time in Northern Ireland, to…04 Dec 2025