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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment

"It is an honour to contribute to the Sir David Amess summer Adjournment debate. I shall limit myself to a topic that is very important for my constituency of Ceredigion Preseli: the future of coastal rural economies. I shall make the case for a renewed emphasis and focus on the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Sudan

"Given that certain UN initiatives and efforts to address this humanitarian catastrophe have encountered a degree of reluctance, if not opposition, from states such as Russia, I was pleased to hear the Minister say that the Government are working closely with regional partners. Will she elaborate on the work that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"I was pleased to hear the Secretary of State explain in evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee last week that Wales will receive a Barnett consequential of some £200 million as a result of transport announcements for English mayoral combined authority areas made in the lead up to the spending …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"13. What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the spending review 2025 on Wales. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 15 Jul 2025
Afghanistan

"The Secretary of State will know that communities in Wales, as across the UK, have been proud to welcome those Afghans and their families who served alongside UK personnel. Many colleagues have raised concern about the Afghans who might remain in Afghanistan or in adjacent countries and may still be …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 09 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q13. My constituent Mr Brian Buckle is a victim of a miscarriage of justice. He was wrongfully imprisoned for over five years before being exonerated at retrial. Despite a jury unanimously finding him not guilty of the crimes for which he was imprisoned, and the devasting impact the injustice continues …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Jul 2025
Women’s State Pension Age: Financial Redress

"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman). I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Salford (Rebecca Long Bailey) on securing this debate, and on being such a champion of this cause for many years. Indeed, we have had to debate this …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q2. I join the Deputy Prime Minister in thanking members of the armed forces community for their service. I have had the privilege in recent months of meeting many veterans in my constituency, some of whom still carry the trauma of war. Some, including amputees, have told me how repeat …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Jun 2025
Middle East

"I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and also for emphasising the importance of restraint and de-escalation at this perilous moment. What steps is he taking to try to align and co-ordinate his diplomatic efforts with those of our European and G7 allies, in the hope of presenting a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Jun 2025
Winter Fuel Payment

"I welcome the Minister’s statement, not least because it will offer much support and reassurance to so many of my constituents. As he knows, no system is perfect and mistakes will be made, so may I ask whether there will be an appeals mechanism for those who are entitled to …..."
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