Business of the House

19 May 2022

Commons debates

I will return to an issue raised by the shadow Leader of the House, my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire). Many of our constituents turn to us when they cannot get...

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Fiscal Policy: Cost of Living

17 May 2022

Treasury

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal steps he is taking to help reduce the impact of the rise in the cost of living on households.

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Members: Correspondence

17 May 2022

Department for Work and Pensions

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to respond to the enquiry of 10 March 2022 from the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, reference POSCMP2022/20265.

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Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice

11 May 2022

Commons debates

The Minister really should go away and do his homework. This issue was taken up by his colleagues in the Wales Office team and correspondence has been exchanged. I appreciate that this is a long...

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Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice

11 May 2022

Commons debates

I absolutely agree with that point, because we have seen too many examples, particularly in rural and isolated areas, where communities are left without any access to cash. The opportunity for...

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Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice

11 May 2022

Commons debates

I will focus on a few key areas. The Queen’s Speech is arguably more notable for what it does not include than for what it does. The biggest issue facing our country and most, if not all,...

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Food Supply

28 Apr 2022

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to tackle food insecurity in the context of increases in the cost of living.

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UK Visas and Immigration: Telephone Services

28 Apr 2022

Home Office

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UKVI passport hotline.

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UK Visas and Immigration: Telephone Services

28 Apr 2022

Home Office

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will increase levels of staffing on UKVI passport hotline following the widespread delays experienced by customers.

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HM Passport Office Backlogs

27 Apr 2022

Commons debates

Delays with processing passports are causing huge delays to my constituents and those across the country, as we have heard. The lack of planning by the Government, not to mention not providing...

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Gambling-related Harm - [Christina Rees in the Chair]

29 Mar 2022

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) on securing this important debate, and for the...

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Music: EU Countries

24 Mar 2022

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what progress the Government has made on supporting touring musicians to continue to work in Europe.

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Business of the House

24 Mar 2022

Commons debates

Could the Leader of the House arrange for a debate in Government time on ensuring that there are sufficient staff to cover the UK Visas and Immigration MPs’ hotline? Earlier this week, my...

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Police Funding

23 Mar 2022

Wales

Gerald Jones made a speech in the House of Commons

English police forces are fully reimbursed by the Government for the cost of training police officers. In Wales, the Home Office has reimbursed only half the cost, leaving Welsh police forces...

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Treharris: Restoration of Post Office Services - [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]

23 Mar 2022

Westminster Hall debates

Just to reiterate, the community has not had a consultation on the temporary closure. I seek reassurance from the Minister that any changes from a temporary closure to anything more permanent...

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Treharris: Restoration of Post Office Services - [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]

23 Mar 2022

Westminster Hall debates

I thank the Minister for giving way and for his speech. I support his comments about post office workers, who have been essential to the national effort during the pandemic. I want to...

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Treharris: Restoration of Post Office Services - [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]

23 Mar 2022

Westminster Hall debates

I beg to move, That this House has considered the restoration of Post Office services in Treharris. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson, and I am pleased to have...

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Members: Correspondence

18 Mar 2022

Department for Work and Pensions

Gerald Jones received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to respond to the enquiry of 18 January 2022 from the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney with the reference number...

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Welsh Local Authorities

15 Mar 2022

Private Rented Sector Housing

Gerald Jones made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary, and to respond to the debate on behalf of the Opposition. I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff South and...

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Cost of Living Increase: Impact on Households

15 Mar 2022

Treasury

Gerald Jones made a speech in the House of Commons

Citizens Advice has told me that one in six people in my constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney are unable to pay their energy bills right now, and that is before they spike next month and...

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