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HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)The Yellowhammer report has been shared with the Welsh Government on a strictly confidential basis and is subject to the Official Secrets Act. Does my right hon. and learned…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HousePutting aside the vested interests of so many of the Government’s Members, relatives and chums in the other place, and in the light of the work of the noble Lords last night, may…05 Sept 2019HANSARDSheep Farming: No-deal EU ExitHow is the tariff going to work between Europe and the UK? Has it been decided what percentage of the tariff is going to go to the UK or to Europe?03 Sept 2019HANSARDSheep Farming: No-deal EU ExitThis is an important debate, particularly for my Gower constituency, where the lamb industry is very vibrant. Does my hon. Friend share my concern about the amount of cold storage…03 Sept 2019HANSARDSheep Farming: No-deal EU ExitThe Welsh Affairs Committee recently went to New Zealand and visited the sheep and beef industry, which was very interesting. Our farmers worry that our markets are going to be…03 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTeachers, social workers, volunteers and NHS workers are all subject to enhanced disclosure checks, but Members of Parliament are not. I would like us to have a debate on the…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Assisted DyingI have made just a few notes for my speech, because this is a very important debate. I picked up a couple of emails earlier from constituents. Some wished me to speak in favour of…04 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ12. In a recently aired BBC Scotland documentary on medical cannabis, the chair of the British Paediatric Neurology Association, Finbar O’Callaghan, said that the NHS will not…26 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsI thank the Minister for allowing me to ask this question: is she able to point out where the recent evidence that the Government and Public Health England have is? Is it in the…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsI thank the Minister for her response and Members from all parties who have taken part in the debate. I have concerns about the international guidelines, and I think that the…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsWhat work has been undertaken by Public Health England to look for evidence of risk in mobile phone usage? Is it looking at what damage it is actually doing, rather than saying,…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsWill the Minister give way?25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsThere is evidence about the effects on animals. I cannot quote from it now, but I have read about it. We must remember that animals do not use screens, but there is evidence of…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsWe do need to take climate change and insect life into consideration when we discuss the impact of electromagnetic fields. As MPs, we have a duty of care to our constituents.…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsI beg to move, That this House has considered the health-related effects of electromagnetic fields. I am honoured to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. This Westminster…25 Jun 2019HANSARDElectromagnetic Fields: Health EffectsWe need to apply the precautionary principle when we look at anything. Many councils and the Government have embraced 5G, which has come up on us so quickly, as a solution to…25 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Following my visit to the Netherlands two weeks ago with Emma Appleby, I have witnessed at first hand the incompetence of the Home Office and the Department of Health and…19 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Minister will know, two weeks ago I went to the Netherlands with Teagan Appleby’s mother, Emma, to collect one month’s supply of medical cannabis. The Department laid down…18 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsThe Welsh Assembly’s Brexit Committee found that a no-deal Brexit would pose a serious threat to the port sector in Wales, particularly in Holyhead and Fishguard. What recent…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Ports18. What steps he is taking to prepare UK ports for when the UK leaves the EU.13 Jun 2019