Oral Questions
Wales - Economy (10/02/2010)
There has been a 75 per cent. decrease in long-term unemployment in
my constituency since 1997.
Wales - Economy (11/11/2009)
Employment prospects in my constituency and throughout south Wales would
be greatly enhanced if the Corus Margam new mine were to proceed.
Steel Industry (15/07/2009)
What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister on the future
of the steel industry in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
Written Questions
Clean Air Charters (06/01/2010)
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has
had with the (a) First Minister and (b) Secretary of State for Energy and
Climate Change to promote clean air charters in Wales; and if he will make
a statement.
Local Government: Disabled (02/06/2008)
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality how many people with disabilities
were employed by each local authority in each of the last three years...
Cycling (02/04/2008)
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what discussions she has
had with Welsh Assembly Ministers and Ministers of other devolved administrations
to ensure that appropriate funding is made available throughout the UK to
encourage the promotion of the shift from cars to cycling.
Debates
Welsh Day Debate (25/02/2010)
May I begin by paying tribute to all the Welsh members of our armed
forces in Afghanistan, particularly those who, sadly, have been killed in
the service of our country, including Corporal Dean John from my constituency?
Debate on Constitutional Law (15/12/2009)
I am pleased to speak in support of the order, which is important
for the people of Wales.
Welsh Grand Committee (14/10/2009)
National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language)
Early Day Motions
Tommy Cooper - 1921 to 1984 (25/02/2008)
That this House welcomes the recent unveiling of a statue in Caerphilly in memory
of one of its most famous sons, Tommy Cooper; congratulates the Tommy Cooper
Society on this important initiative in giving public recognition to one of
the great comedians of the 20th century; praises Port Talbot-born Sir Anthony
Hopkins for associating himself with this development by unveiling the statue;
and calls on the Secretary of State for Wales to encourage the Welsh Assembly
Government to support more public recognition of past and present Welsh achievements
in the creative industries and performing
arts.
Carers and the 2011 Census (18/02/2008)
That this House recognises the recent increased priority
given to supporting the UK's six million carers and the forthcoming Prime
Minister's National Carers Strategy which will be published in the spring;
notes the widespread use of data on carers gathered as a result of the 2001
census, in particular its use in research by Carers UK showing the negative
impact that caring has on carers' ability to undertake paid work; notes that
only the census can provide data on small groups such as carers from black,
Asian and minority ethnic groups and is the only reliable source of data
on young carers; notes the difficulty that government, local authorities
and health bodies will have in implementing the strategy without accurate
data on the numbers, nature and location of carers; and therefore calls on
the Government to ensure that the questions on carers are included in 2011
census.
Young Carers and Carers' Rights Day 2007 (05/12/2007)
That this House notes the cross-party welcome given
to members of the Young Carers' Forum at the All-Party Parliament Carers'
Group; congratulates the Forum on its work on behalf of young carers, in
particular its involvement in the consultation events for the New Deal for
Carers; and, as part of this year's Carers' Rights Day, endorses their call
for care services for the whole family, the training of professionals who
deal with young carers and ensuring that young carers have a chance of a
normal childhood.
