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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Independent Water Commission

"My constituents have been hit by a massive rise in bills, which is a real kick in the teeth given that thousands of them were without water after a major burst earlier this year. I warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to devolving the economic regulation of water to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Global Plastics Treaty

"I thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for bringing forward this important debate. Plastic pollution is a global problem that requires international co-ordination, and I think everyone in this House is agreed on that. It is a serious issue and, as is the case with …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Global Plastics Treaty

"I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Community groups across the country, whether in Wales, Scotland or England, all play a vital role in raising awareness and cleaning up beaches. That is really important for wildlife, which is often the victim of plastic pollution.

A piece of research published by …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Global Plastics Treaty

"I agree. Perhaps the Minister could address that issue when he responds to the debate...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Business of the House

"This week I joined the Youth Futures Foundation for the launch of a new report, which reveals the root causes of declining mental health among young people. The report identified four key factors: not just social media and smartphone use, but financial insecurity, declining sleep quality and cuts to youth …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"I was thrilled to hear that Boccard will today be opening its new nuclear manufacturing facility in north Wales. Does the Minister agree that north Wales has the skills and the sites to realise the economic potential of our nuclear industry, and two Labour Governments ready to deliver on it?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Electricity Market Review

"I thank the Secretary of State for opting for a reform system, which will avoid bills going up in my constituency and provide the certainty to drive investment in our energy system. Does he agree that our clean power mission will be vital not only to generating lower bills and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Government Resilience Action Plan

"I thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. As he rightly says, planning and responding to these kinds of incidents—whether it is the pandemic, storms, flooding or major water outages, like the one that happened in my constituency earlier this year—requires people across all levels of Government to work …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 01 Jul 2025
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill

"On the subject of tackling the root causes of illness and poor health, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the substantial package of mental health support announced by the Welsh Labour Government this weekend, including £5.6 million to tackle the long waiting list for children awaiting diagnosis for conditions such …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Social Mobility: Careers Education

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for securing this important debate. I associate myself with many of the comments made by other hon. Members.

Given the time limit, I will focus my remarks on …..."

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