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1189162

	registered interest
	date	22/04/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What financial support the Government has allocated to the Welsh Government in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Aaron Bell
	uin	901917
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has provided over £2.1 billion in financial support to the Welsh Government to respond to the covid-19 outbreak. This is made up of Barnett consequential funding to the allocations in England for public services, business support and support to individuals.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 22/04/2020 14:34:36 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
	tabling member	4837 label Biography information for Aaron Bell

805517

	registered interest
	date	13/12/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Burial: Fees and Charges
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	If he will meet with Cabinet colleagues to discuss the merits of removing child burial fees in England in line with policy in Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Stockton North
	tabling member printed	Alex Cunningham
	uin	902839
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>I recognise the distress caused to families when organising a funeral for a child. I pay tribute to members who have campaigned on this important issue, particularly the honourable lady for Swansea East.</p><p>We are making it easier for parents to apply for financial support under the Funeral Expenses Payment Scheme.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 13/12/2017 16:58:56 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	4122 label Biography information for Alex Cunningham

1170900

	registered interest
	date	15/01/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Universal Credit: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What recent assessment he has made of the economic effect on low-income families of the roll-out of universal credit in Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Pontypridd
	tabling member printed	Alex Davies-Jones
	uin	900131
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2020 answer text <p>Work is the most effective route out of poverty. Universal Credit makes it easier for people to move into work and keep more of what they earn.</p><p>We have listened to concerns and as a result ensured that claimants can access 100% advance payments on day one of a Universal Credit claim and continue to receive Housing Benefit for two weeks after transitioning.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 15/01/2020 15:55:46 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
	tabling member	4849 label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones

1231787

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Hydrogen: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the role that Wales can play in the UK's hydrogen strategy; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the UK's hydrogen strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
	tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
	uin	86217
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2020 answer text <p>Wales has the potential to lead in hydrogen generation technology and the UK Government is committed to ensuring that Wales plays its full part in delivering the UK’s future energy mix. I recently saw the leading role Wales can play in this area when I visited Riversimple, a hydrogen car manufacturer based in Powys.</p><p> </p><p>UK Research and Innovation also continues to support the South Wales Industrial Cluster with £170million of funding as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation challenge. The Cluster will play its part in developing options for decarbonising the region’s industrial base, including the use of hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>I regularly discuss a range of issues with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and earlier this month BEIS Ministers and I met with companies looking to expand hydrogen production in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Government aims to consult on a preferred business model for low-carbon hydrogen production in 2021. This will be key to stimulating the deployment of hydrogen across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 15/09/2020 09:47:35 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
	tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1244202

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on police powers to stop vehicles travelling into Wales during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
	tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
	uin	104782
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>I wrote to the First Minister last week to seek urgent clarification on the additional travel restrictions placed by the Welsh Government on people travelling to Wales from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This included the evidence on which the restrictions are based and how the measures will be enforced.</p><p> </p><p>I have not yet received a detailed response from the First Minister to the questions I have asked. There is a lack of clarity on many aspects of the new restrictions. I remain concerned about how the Welsh Government intends to enforce its new regulations and the impacts of any enforcement measures on the resources of Welsh police forces.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 22/10/2020 10:32:02 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
	tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1487630

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2022
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Borderlands Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the Bidston to Wrexham railway line, when the increased service will be delivered.
	tabling member constituency	Wirral South
	tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
	uin	32951
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2022 answer text <p>Cross-border services between Wrexham and Bidston are operated by Transport for Wales. Passenger services are a devolved matter in Wales and therefore Transport for Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 14/07/2022 09:28:13 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

1487631

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2022
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Borderlands Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he plans to take steps to help reduce journey times on the Bidston to Wrexham line.
	tabling member constituency	Wirral South
	tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
	uin	32952
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the importance of cross-border connectivity, including the Wrexham to Bidston line. This is why we commissioned Sir Peter Hendy to conduct his review into Union Connectivity.</p><p> </p><p>The final report of the Union Connectivity Review contains recommendations which aim to improve connectivity in North Wales and the Mersey Dee region. The Government is considering the Review’s recommendations carefully before responding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 14/07/2022 09:42:58 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
	tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

1582491

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2023
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Borderlands Line
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when his Department last met the Welsh Assembly Government to discuss the Wrexham to Bidston train line.
	tabling member constituency	Wirral South
	tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
	uin	136598
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2023 answer text <p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales regularly engages with Welsh Government, Transport for Wales and a range of stakeholders regarding cross-border rail infrastructure. This includes work to understand options for improvements to the Wrexham-Bidston line.</p><p>Cross-border services between Wrexham and Bidston are operated by Transport for Wales. Passenger services are a devolved matter in Wales and therefore Transport for Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 03/02/2023 10:09:17 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
	tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

993453

	registered interest
	date	23/10/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Industry: North Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU on industry in North Wales.
	tabling member constituency	Wirral South
	tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
	uin	907185
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2018 answer text <p>We have put forward a serious and credible proposal for the future relationship between the UK and the EU, which will ensure that the UK, including North Wales, continues to be one of the most competitive locations in the world for industry.</p> answering member constituency Eastleigh answering member printed Mims Davies question first answered 24/10/2018 16:52:04 answering member 4513 label Biography information for Mims Davies
	tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

643157

	registered interest
	date	23/11/2016
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Wales Office: Breastfeeding
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what (a) facilities and (b) other support his Department provides for (i) visitors and (ii) staff for (A) lactating mothers and (B) the expressing of breast milk.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow Central
	tabling member printed	Alison Thewliss
	uin	54463
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2016 answer text <p>We make available a private room with access to refrigeration and running water for use by lactating mothers returning to work. The Office advises expectant mothers of the facilities that will be provided on their return from maternity leave and any adjustments to working patterns that are required.</p> answering member constituency Aberconwy answering member printed Guto Bebb question first answered 30/11/2016 12:59:00 answering member 3910 label Biography information for Guto Bebb
	tabling member	4430 label Biography information for Alison Thewliss