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HANSARDMovement of Horticultural GoodsI thank the Minister for her answer, but we want to know more detail of the progress that the horticultural working group is making on resolving the issues to do with the…26 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady is making some excellent points on sex and gender and the collection of data—she knows that I share her views on that. It is incumbent on the Minister and the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend will know that I was one of the first Labour MPs to raise in the Chamber the issue of sex-aggregated data. Can he assure me that the Government will ensure that…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]indicated assent .12 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government know how hard I have worked as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for medical cannabis on or under prescription. I am pleased to hear that there is a…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessThe women’s Six Nations and the rugby world cup are absolutely tremendous. Rugby union goes from this exciting time of year in February, with the men’s Six Nations, through to the…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI thank the hon. Member for giving way on that point, because rugby does bring us together, but we cannot ignore the financial challenges faced by the sport we love in all of the…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI appreciate the Minister’s generosity with her time. Does she agree that it is vital that Six Nations coverage be available in the Welsh language for those watching in Wales? As…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI thank the hon. Member for initiating this timely debate. Does he agree that the Six Nations needs to ensure that there is a balance between reach and revenue when entering into…04 Feb 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyI know the Government are working hard on developing their child poverty strategy, but what discussions is the Minister having with the Welsh Government to ensure that combined…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Fiscal Policy: Defence SpendingToday is Holocaust Memorial Day. Does the Minister agree that this solemn day is a reminder of what we are fighting to defend, and the need to always protect our values and…27 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Widely accessible violent pornography is fuelling a culture of extreme misogyny and the normalisation of sexual violence and is warping the perceptions and attitudes of both…27 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI thank the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Max Wilkinson) for introducing this Bill. Rooftop solar panels are a huge area of huge potential. On such a grey day, I also thank him for…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillThat really is true. In the seven years I have been in this place, I have found that people sometimes shut the door in my face and say, “You’re all the same.” There is a growing…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI welcome that intervention, especially because we are talking about many groups who do not access their right to vote. I am proud of the fact that in Wales and Scotland people…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for introducing the Bill, and for the work that has gone in to it, which I welcome, particularly as…17 Jan 2025HANSARDAerospace SectorThe Government have a visibly strong relationship with Airbus in respect of its presence in north Wales. What representations is the Secretary of State making to ensure that there…15 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker, for the help that you have given me over the last couple of days. I wrote to the England and Wales Cricket Board regarding the upcoming game against…08 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for Veterans11. What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans.06 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransI welcome this Government’s quick action to deliver on our promise to veterans of making veteran ID cards an accepted form of voter ID, which rightly ensures access to elections…06 Jan 2025