Speeches by German.

“The UK Government has commissioned David Gauke to undertake the independent sentencing review. If it was down to you, what recommendations would you like to see come out of that? Hugh McDyer: We have responded as a trade union to the independent sentencing review. I think we have been very specific about what we want t…”

“14. What steps she is taking through the spending review to help increase levels of economic growth.”

“Clwyd North is a proud coastal constituency, home to a dedicated hospitality sector with many small businesses, including the recently opened Bobcats Coffee, where young entrepreneur Bobby is an example to us all. Economic circumstances have been tough after a decade of neglect by the Tories. Will the Chancellor outlin…”

“This report is both important and timely, and I am proud to be a member of the Committee that has published it today. It was good to hear the Minister recognise during the inquiry that the culture of the Department needs to change and that safeguarding must be at the heart of this. A duty to report safeguarding concern…”

“I feel duty bound to point out that there is very much a Mancunian diaspora in my part of north Wales. My family moved there in the 70s. There is still a very strong bond. My brother and my nephews in particular will add to the Mancunian coffers with their fairly frequent visits to Old Trafford. On a more serious point…”

“I just wanted to follow up on what Joe was talking about, the co-working between Liverpool and Manchester. I wondered what your thoughts were on developing a north-west region that includes north Wales. Being from that patch, you will know that the links are strong. I wondered what your thoughts were on that and possib…”

“I know. It was a bit cheeky.”

“With a quality mark built in, which I recognise is important for a region. Thank you so much.”

“Do you think that sector-based clusters are an effective way of attracting inward investment from the aspect, as you said, Joe, of showing that there is strength already in a certain sector that might attract someone else; creative clusters, for example? There is one that has been set up in south Wales. It is something…”

“I am interested to hear about the place-based approach that you talked about in particular, Joe. We have heard previously in this inquiry about how a place can market itself as being sector-leading in certain industries. For example, UKHospitality Cymru has talked about how it can pitch itself as being a showcase for t…”

“Diolch, Cadeirydd. I want to turn back to the take-up of pension credit. You talked quite powerfully about the need for face-to-face support and how that is the most important thing to increase take-up. One of the things suggested in different Committee sessions has been local authorities being accountable for advice p…”

“Thank you. Rhian?”

“Diolch.”

“So joint working, as ever.”

“That joined-up working is certainly something I support as well, so thank you for that.”

“Thank you. Mum with five grandchildren of her own may find that she is a little overstretched on that front, but I take your point that there is huge benefit to be had. I have spent my life working with children and young people, and absolutely, that dual benefit is something we need to be exploring, so thank you for t…”

“I could not be more delighted for you to join us today; welcome, Sir Marmot. I want to talk to you about cliff edges in the social security system, and you have touched on this in one of your previous answers. We have heard concerns that there are people who are a few pounds above the threshold, and that means that the…”

“Yesterday, Wales lost a musical icon with the passing of Mike Peters from The Alarm. Mike had an extraordinary relationship with his fans, and he brought thousands of visitors from across the world into the area for his annual event, the Gathering. Mike Peters, his warmth and his music put north Wales on the map for vi…”

“I welcome the return of this Bill to the House. I was happy to speak on it on Second Reading, when I welcomed the Government’s crackdown on fraud, because every pound lost to fraudulent claims is a pound that could be spent on the vital public services on which my constituents in Clwyd North rely. It is extremely good …”

“The Bill will protect vulnerabilities where we see them and it is very much a Bill of last resort. It is aimed at people who are not engaging with the DWP on fraud and error cases. Now that carers are aware of the problems that have occurred in the system, we hope that they engage, so I do not believe that the Bill wil…”