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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Jul 2025
Great British Energy: Nuclear Development

"My Lords, I am a keen advocate of both the Trawsfynydd and Wylfa sites for nuclear development. Can the Minister give some indication of the likely timescale for SMR—not only announcements on it but when work will commence on those sites? The danger is that we are losing the race …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Parthenon Sculptures: Return

"My Lords, in supporting the noble Earl’s plea to the Government to look at this issue, I draw to the attention of the Minister the fact that there are artefacts, such as the ap Huw manuscripts of Welsh music, that have been in the British Library for many years. They …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Jul 2025
Employment Rights Bill

"My Lords, I intervene briefly to thank the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, for introducing the amendment. Anyone who heard the interview on Radio 4 this morning could not but have been moved by the circumstances that are the background to the amendment.

I speak as one who had the experience …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Jul 2025
Taxes

"My Lords, the Labour First Minister of Wales last week called for a wealth tax. Have the Government heard that, and will they take good notice of the Labour First Minister of Wales?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Road and Rail Projects

"My Lords, the Minister is familiar with the intricacies of the Barnett formula. I know that because he has quoted it to me in the past. Will he therefore confirm that the Barnett formula, as far as rail is concerned, will indeed generate money for Wales from those projects that …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Jul 2025
Data Centres: Energy and Water Consumption

"My Lords, would the Minister accept that, for both energy and water, there may be significant implications for the devolved Governments in Scotland and Wales, particularly with water needed in north-west England, the Midlands and the Thames area coming from water supplies from Wales? Can he undertake to keep in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
UK Infrastructure: 10-year Strategy

"My Lords, I join the cross-party consensus on the issue of skills. The Minister referred to the 16 to 19 year-old skills requirement age group. Does he also accept that, if we are going to successfully get investment into sectors such as the energy sector, which is a key part …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Jun 2025
Ethics and Integrity Commission

"My Lords, we have just had a round of local elections in England and many new councillors have taken up their responsibilities. Will this body be considering the local government dimension as far as ethics is concerned?..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Jun 2025
Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, as I indicated when I spoke previously, I would be minded to accept this amendment if it was moved on Report...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 06 Jun 2025
Crown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I am very grateful to all colleagues who have participated in this debate. We are in Committee and therefore I am not going to be tempted towards the general arguments that have arisen from several directions over the past hour or so. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady …..."
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