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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve on this Committee, particularly as a scientist. Dame Ottoline said one of the challenges was finding the right people to lead ARIA and that they were…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHighest-Emitting Countries: Policy ObjectivesIn the light of Germany’s coal phase-out Act, which states that it will not end the use of coal-powered energy until 2038, how does the Minister intend to use COP26 to promote…14 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for North West Norfolk (James Wild). We meet today to honour and remember Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh—a man who…12 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Anonymity and Anonymous AbuseI offer my congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Siobhan Baillie) for having secured this debate, and being a voice for those who have no voice. Anonymous…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Hospitality IndustryI thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for securing this important debate. Hospitality is the cornerstone of the economy in my constituency. Before…24 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillIt is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Loughborough (Jane Hunt). On Anglesey, we have a huge focus on research and innovation, which fits perfectly with the remit…23 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI can understand why independence calls to the souls of some in our devolved nations. The Welsh have a word for it— “hiraeth”—but our experience with Brexit has shown us just how…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt is a privilege to speak in this important debate. I, too, would like to extend my deepest condolences to Sarah Everard’s family and friends. I thank my hon. Friend the Member…16 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayIt is a pleasure to follow so many powerful speeches by Members on both sides of the Chamber and of all sexes in such an important debate. I take part in this debate knowing that…11 Mar 2021HANSARDElectric VehiclesWhat steps his Department is taking to increase the use of electric vehicles.11 Mar 2021HANSARDElectric VehiclesPentraeth Automotive on my island constituency of Ynys Môn is at the forefront of electric vehicle provision locally. Will the Minister consider providing support so that…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseFarmers in my constituency, like others across the UK, suffer great emotional and financial loss every year as a result of dog attacks on livestock. National Farmers Union Cymru…11 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe 2021 Budget is a Budget befitting a Government leading the way in building back better post-Brexit and post-covid. On behalf of my constituents on Ynys Môn, I particularly…09 Mar 2021HANSARDWelsh AffairsDydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus; happy St David’s Day for Monday, and a special shout-out to my wonderful Welsh teacher. Wales accounts for 5% of the UK’s population, but produces only 3.4%…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesI am delighted that, on 1 July, the Minister responsible for science, research and innovation, my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Amanda Solloway), will be coming to…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesWhat steps he is taking to consult businesses in preparation for COP26.24 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment's Management of the EconomyEmployment in the UK has always been a critical barometer of success, and I am proud that between 2010 and 2019, under a Conservative Government, an additional 3.8 million people…23 Feb 2021HANSARD Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and IndividualsYoung people here in my constituency of Ynys Môn tell me that they want a future here on the Isle of Anglesey. They want to work here, buy a home here, raise their families here,…23 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish ExportsBusinesses such as Menai Oysters and Mussels in my constituency are struggling to export their molluscs because our Welsh sea waters are grade B and they will not be accepted into…08 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillIt is an honour to speak in this important armed forces debate. One of the most significant changes that the Bill makes is to enshrine the armed forces covenant in law. The…08 Feb 2021