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786928

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Renewable Energy: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what bilateral meetings he has had with (a) Welsh Ministers and (b) UK Government Ministers to discuss renewable energy in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	112283
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and the Welsh Government to discuss a range of issues, including renewable energy.</p><p> </p><p>Wales plays an important role in contributing to the UK’s diverse energy generation mix, and I was pleased to see the wave testbed project in Pembrokeshire included in the Swansea City Deal signed earlier this year by the Prime Minister.</p><p> </p><p>The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales also have responsibility for a number of aspects of renewable energy and economic development in Wales.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 15/11/2017 12:49:14 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

786929

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales and Borders Rail Franchise
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent bilateral meetings he has had with (a) Welsh and (b) UK Government Ministers to discuss the rail franchise for Wales.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	112291
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and with the Welsh Government to discuss the operation of Wales’ rail network. The UK Government remains committed to devolving franchising powers to the Welsh Government as agreed in 2014 and is continuing to support their procurement for the next Wales &amp; Borders franchise, including the development of the South Wales Metro.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 15/11/2017 12:54:21 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

786930

registered interest
date	10/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Aerospace Industry: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent meetings he has held with (a) Ministers of the Welsh Government and (b) Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the aerospace industry in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	112375
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, and with the Welsh Government to discuss a range of issues, including the impact on Wales of the UK leaving the European Union.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the importance of the aerospace sector to Wales, and I recently visited the impressive facilities at both Airbus and Raytheon. Over 23,000 people in Wales are employed by in excess of 160 companies with state-of-the-art facilities which manufacture, supply, maintain, repair and overhaul, civil and military aircraft from around the world.</p><p> </p><p>I will continue to work with other Government departments, my expert panel of stakeholders, the Welsh Government, and the National Assembly for Wales, to support the Welsh economy and promote a prosperous Wales within a strong United Kingdom.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 15/11/2017 12:47:53 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

786291

registered interest
date	07/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Valuation Office Agency: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what bilateral meetings he has had with (a) Welsh and (b) UK Government Ministers to discuss valuation office closures in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	111902
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues and the Welsh Government on matters pertaining to Wales. The intention behind the Valuation Office Agency's actions is to balance affordability, a range of working styles and geographic coverage. As office space is reduced, the VOA will seek, where possible, to retain people and their skills in the Agency.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 13/11/2017 15:21:35 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

785036

registered interest
date	06/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Air Passenger Duty: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has made an assessment of the potential effect of devolution of air passenger duty to Wales in (a) job creation in Wales and (b) the overall performance of the Welsh economy; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	111658
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>In line with our commitment in the St David’s Day Agreement, the Government has considered the case for devolving powers over air passenger duty to the National Assembly for Wales. We have made clear that, having considered the impacts of devolving APD, we have ruled out the devolution of APD to Wales.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 13/11/2017 17:45:59 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

783264

registered interest
date	03/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the Welsh economy.
tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
uin	111330
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/11/2017 answer text <p>There has been, and will continue to be, constructive engagement between the UK Government and the Welsh Government on the issue of the UK’s exit from the EU. Most recently the Prime Minister and I met with the First Minister on 30 October, and a number of issues related to EU exit, including its impact on the Welsh economy, were discussed.</p><p> </p><p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales will continue to work with other Government departments, and the Welsh Government, to support the Welsh economy and promote a prosperous Wales within a strong United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 13/11/2017 15:26:17 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

782884

registered interest
date	02/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Research: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what proportion of the additional £4.7 billion announced by the Government in April 2017 for investment in research and development funding his Department plans to allocate to businesses in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	111115
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>The £4.7 billion increase in research and development funding over the next 4 years is a UK wide programme that will award funding based on the quality of applications. Wales is home to world class research and innovation and my department is working hard to ensure as many applications as possible are received from Wales.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 07/11/2017 10:43:20 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

782885

registered interest
date	02/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Economic Situation: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the proportional effect of leaving the EU with no deal on the Welsh and UK economies.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	111256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>As part of our work preparing to make a success of our departure from the European Union we are carrying out a full suite of economic analysis.</p><p> </p><p>We want our future relationship with the EU to be a deep and special partnership, taking in both economic and security cooperation. We are confident that a future partnership between the UK and EU is in the interests of both sides, so we approach these negotiations anticipating success. We do not want or expect a no deal outcome. However, we have a duty to plan for an alternative to the unlikely scenario in which no mutually satisfactory agreement can be reached</p><p> </p><p>I will continue to work with other Government departments, my expert panel of stakeholders, the Welsh Government, and the National Assembly for Wales, to support the Welsh economy and promote a prosperous Wales within a strong United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 07/11/2017 16:19:12 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

782198

registered interest
date	01/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Barriers: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if his Department will make an assessment of the effects of abolishing external tariffs on the production of (a) steel, (b) lamb, and (c) agricultural produce in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	110958
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2017 answer text <p>Leaving the EU gives us the unique opportunity to shape our own ambitious trade and investment opportunities and it is important that future trade policy, including decisions on future tariff levels, delivers for the whole of the UK, including Wales. I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade, and I, as a member of the Trade Committee, and my officials, are working closely with the Department for International Trade on their broader work and analysis. We will continue to ensure that full consideration is given to any potential economic impact on Wales, including in relation to specific sectors, as the trade work develops.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 06/11/2017 11:55:17 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

781452

registered interest
date	31/10/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to ensure that Welsh interests are protected in future international trade negotiations.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	110615
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with the Secretary of State for International Trade to discuss Welsh interests in respect of international trade. Hearing from stakeholders in Wales is key to understanding where concerns and opportunities lay and, last week, I was pleased to host a visit with the Secretary of State for International Trade and representatives from the dairy industry to explore their perspective in more depth.</p><p> </p><p>My Department is working to ensure we get the best possible deal for Wales and for the UK as a whole. Leaving the EU will result in many opportunities for businesses in Wales as we build on our reputation for being an open, successful trading nation.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/11/2017 10:00:57 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens