Questions
Oral questions: Home Department
“22. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.…”
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Gill German
LabourMP for Clwyd North
What Gill said recently
Debate
Business of the House
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Denbigh youth shed, led by the inspirational Scott Jenkinson. Youth Shedz is youth-led, with young people in leadership roles shaping their own activities, ranging from upcycling old guitars to cr…”
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Debate
Defence Readiness
“Things feel insecure right now, whether that is because of the war in Iran, the cost of living pressures on families or the sense that systems are not working quite right. In Clwyd North, I hear that all the time. When families are struggli…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Youth Justice
“I am so pleased that early intervention and working with families is at the heart of this Government’s approach. As a former cabinet member for children’s services in Denbighshire, I know how important that is. Will my right honourable Frie…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Youth Unemployment
“One of my main priorities as an MP is to ensure that we see more of our young people in good, fulfilling work, because I know that far too many young people in Clwyd North are unable to fulfil their potential. I am excited about the £3,000 …”
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Legislation
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
“I know all too well the difference this Bill will make for families across the country. In my constituency, I have seen far too many families struggling to make ends meet. Indeed, that reality was a huge part of what drove me to this place …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Offshore Wind
“I warmly welcome the not just one, but two offshore wind projects in Wales, with billions of pounds in investment and thousands of new jobs putting Wales firmly on the map as a clean energy producer. We are delighted to see Awel y Môr in no…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Northern Powerhouse Rail
“This is brilliant news today, not just for the north of England but for north Wales too. With investment already in place for the north Wales main line, it will give us better connectivity for tourism, employment and leisure to our great no…”
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Debate
Budget Resolutions
“I came into this place driven to make life better for the struggling families I saw each and every day as a teacher, and as council lead for education. That purpose guides me every day. I have seen far too many families fighting to get by, …”
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Questions
Prime Minister's Question Time
“Q10. With miles of golden sand and a bucketful of memories, Rhyl has been attracting visitors for generations. After millions of pounds of Welsh Government investment, and a £20 million UK Government neighbourhood fund, Rhyl is on the up. D…”
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Debate
Welfare Spending
“Tackling the causes of child poverty is the reason I came into this place. As a teacher and then cabinet member for education, I know only too well about the child poverty that has grown for over a decade—I could see it happening before my …”
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Legislation
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
“The honourable Member speaks with passion about coastal communities, and I share that passion because I also represent a coastal community. I am pleased that some of the barriers he has highlighted are in fact being addressed in my coastal …”
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Legislation
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill
“It is safe to say that the topic of today’s debate has been my overriding focus in recent months. I thank my constituents and all organisations for their input, as well as the Secretary of State and the wider DWP team for listening to conce…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Spending Review 2025
“I warmly welcome the Chancellor’s statement and, like my honourable Friend the Member for Cardiff West (Mr Barros-Curtis), in particular the historic £445 million investment into rail in Wales. I also echo my honourable Friend’s thanks for …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Winter Fuel Payment
“I thank the Minister for his statement, and for the extensive time he spent with the Work and Pensions Committee last week. Our inquiry on pensioner poverty has found that this issue is multifaceted and complex. Can the Minister assure me t…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Treasury
“14. What steps she is taking through the spending review to help increase levels of economic growth.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants
“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 …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Wales
“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 Ga…”
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Legislation
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
“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 pub…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Welfare Reform
“I am delighted to hear my right honourable Friend announce additional investment in high quality, tailored and personalised support to help people on a pathway to work and the recognition that for so many it is indeed a pathway, not just a …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Wales
“Does my honourable Friend welcome, as I do, the additional £20 million announced by the Welsh Government last week to improve education standards, on top of the £262 million extra in total for education in Wales? Is she as perplexed as I am…”
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Debate
St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs
“Will my honourable Friend join me in congratulating the Welsh Labour Government on their work on schools in Wales, keeping the investment in school buildings going after it was cut in England in 2010 through the 21st century schools program…”
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Legislation
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
“This Bill is crucial for delivering on this Government’s manifesto commitment to safeguard taxpayers’ money. As the Secretary of State has rightly stated, we must be “turning off the tap to criminals who cheat the system and steal law-abidi…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Work and Pensions
“11. What steps her Department plans to take with employers to help increase economic growth.…”
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Legislation
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill
“As a fellow Welsh MP, I have to say that people are incredulous, when I speak to them on the doorstep, at the complexity of the system in Wales. A digital option is unavailable to them to participate in such important local and national ele…”
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Legislation
Licensing Hours Extension Bill
“I congratulate my honourable Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) on his private Member’s Bill, and I am proud to be a named supporter. As a Welsh MP, I know that few things unite Welsh people like supporting our rugby and football…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
“As my honourable Friend the Member for Rugby (John Slinger) pointed out, the victims and survivors panel really needs countrywide representation. Given that I am a Welsh MP, can the Secretary of State confirm that Welsh voices will be heard…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
“UK Music describes copyright as the foundation of the music industry, providing a means for creators to monetise their work, an incentive for investment in talent, and an opportunity for us, the public, to enjoy the fruits of creativity. It…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report
“This is clearly not a decision that the Secretary of State has taken lightly, and an apology on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions is long overdue, but let us make no mistake: the responsibility for this lies squarely with the C…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Housing, Communities and Local Government
“18. What steps her Department is taking to allocate local growth funding according to need.…”
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