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1244662

	registered interest
	date	19/10/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Holyhead Port: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about reconstructing the entrance to the port of Holyhead.
	tabling member printed	Lord Roberts of Llandudno
	uin	HL9317
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2020 answer text <p>Although Holyhead Port falls within the Welsh Government’s purview, it is strategically significant to the UK. It is the UK’s second busiest ‘Roll on-Roll off’ port and its commercial freight tonnage is increasing year on year. It is vital to the UK economy and specifically to North Wales, the North of England and the Midlands.</p><p> </p><p>It is therefore positive that the North Wales Growth Deal, which is jointly funded by the UK and Welsh Governments, is currently expected to invest significantly into developing the port’s infrastructure. This includes renovation works to the harbour breakwater, connectivity improvements from the railway station to the ferry terminal, additional hardstanding, as well as additional capacity for large freight and cruise ships to berth in the harbour.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 26/10/2020 14:55:37 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	3691 label Biography information for Lord Roberts of Llandudno

1696594

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Foreign Relations: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Harlech on 6 March (HL3092), on how many occasions in the past 12 months has the Government failed to provide an official to attend a meeting arranged between (1) Welsh Ministers and (2) ministers of foreign governments; and whether the meetings were permitted to go ahead in those circumstances.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
	uin	HL3351
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2024 answer text <p>Between March 2023 and March 2024, Welsh Ministers have conducted over 20 overseas visits. Close engagement between FCDO and Welsh Government officials ensured that Welsh Ministers were effectively supported on each visit. This included FCDO officials accompanying Welsh Ministers in their meetings with ministers of foreign governments, as appropriate. FCDO officials attended all such meetings.</p> answering member printed Lord Harlech question first answered 26/03/2024 12:29:13 answering member 4928 label Biography information for Lord Harlech
	tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

1167254

	registered interest
	date	29/10/2019
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment has been made of the proposed "Henry VIII" clauses in clause 21 of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill; and whether the views of the Welsh Government have been sought on the powers within that Bill to amend the Government of Wales Act 2000 by regulation as opposed to primary legislation.
	tabling member printed	Lord Morris of Aberavon
	uin	HL522
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/11/2019 answer text <p>Clause 21 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill would allow the UK Government to meet fully the obligations set out in the Northern Ireland Protocol. The “Henry VIII” power in the clause could be used where necessary to amend primary legislation to ensure arrangements required in the Northern Ireland Protocol are operational and to implement the requirements set out in the Protocol.</p><p> </p><p>In response to concerns raised by the Devolved Administrations, clause 18 of the Bill (<em>Main power in connection with other separation issues</em>) has been restricted so that powers under this clause cannot be used to amend the devolution acts, including the Government of Wales Act 2006.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working to establish whether restricting the powers in clause 21 in a similar way would mean the obligations in the Protocol could still be met. Subject to the outcome of this work, the Government would be open to imposing the restriction by amending the Bill during its passage.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 01/11/2019 12:51:55 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	565 label Biography information for Lord Morris of Aberavon

1183194

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Floods: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Wales has met the First Minister of Wales to discuss the provision of financial help for flood victims in Wales.
	tabling member printed	Lord Murphy of Torfaen
	uin	HL2286
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2020 answer text <p>Flood response in Wales is a devolved matter. The First Minister and the Secretary of State for Wales met at the start of the flooding, on 24 February, and have been in regular contact since. The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales will work with the Welsh Government to ensure that all of those affected by flooding are supported in the best way possible, including consideration of any request from the Welsh Government for additional support and finances for assistance for flood relief.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Courtown question first answered 13/03/2020 11:20:07 answering member 3359 label Biography information for The Earl of Courtown
	tabling member	546 label Biography information for Lord Murphy of Torfaen

1183195

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Floods: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government about the provision of financial help to recent flood victims in Wales.
	tabling member printed	Lord Murphy of Torfaen
	uin	HL2287
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2020 answer text <p>Flood response in Wales is a devolved matter. The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales will work with the Welsh Government to ensure that all of those affected by flooding are supported in the best way possible, including consideration of any request from the Welsh Government for additional support and assistance for flood relief, including additional finances.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 12/03/2020 10:59:50 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	546 label Biography information for Lord Murphy of Torfaen

1686535

	registered interest
	date	31/01/2024
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	First Minister of Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many times since taking office the Prime Minister has met the First Minister of Wales; and whether the Prime Minister plans to meet the current First Minister before the latter’s retirement.
	tabling member printed	Lord Wigley
	uin	HL2116
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2024 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the answer I gave to question HL1907 on 1 February 2024. I also refer the Noble Lord to my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister’s comments about the First Minister’s retirement at Prime Minister’s Questions on 13 December 2023. Details of the Prime Minister’s future official meetings and visits will be announced in the usual way.</p> answering member printed Baroness Swinburne question first answered 14/02/2024 16:02:27 answering member 4985 label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne
	tabling member	547 label Biography information for Lord Wigley

1643208

	registered interest
	date	08/06/2023
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Welsh National Opera
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Secretary of State for Wales will meet with the Secretary of State for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to discuss reductions to the budget of the Welsh National Opera resulting from decisions made by Arts Council England.
	tabling member printed	Lord Murphy of Torfaen
	uin	HL8358
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2023 answer text <p>In November 2023, Arts Council England (ACE) announced the outcome of its 2023-2026 Investment Programme. This will support 985 organisations, including the Welsh National Opera’s (WNO) activities in England. The decisions made by ACE about the allocation of funding for this Investment Programme were taken at arm’s length from the Government. This is in accordance with the well-established process, which is published on ACE’s website and made clear in the guidance for applicants. As such, central government does not review individual decisions.</p><p> </p><p>The WNO will still receive £4 million per year during the 2023-2026 Investment Programme. They are also receiving a one-off investment of £3.25 million as part of ACE’s Transform Programme.</p> answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower question first answered 20/06/2023 15:43:58 answering member 4499 label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower
	tabling member	546 label Biography information for Lord Murphy of Torfaen

1171179

	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	Aberystwyth University: Listed Buildings
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, or intend to have, with the Welsh Government about securing a sustainable future for Old College, Aberystwyth.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth
	uin	HL450
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>Last week, the National Lottery Heritage Fund announced that Old College, Aberystwyth has been awarded almost £10 million of National Lottery money. The National Lottery Heritage Memorial Fund, which allocates Lottery funds to heritage, is a non-departmental public body accountable to parliament through the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The mechanism in which funding decisions are made on individual applications and policies are independent of the Government. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the distributor. This funding commitment builds on the investment of over £400million of National Lottery funding into more than 2,600 heritage projects in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The investment in Old College will generate around 50 new jobs and encourage graduates to stay in Aberystwyth to establish new businesses, boosting the local economy. The renovation will create gallery spaces, a centre for entrepreneurs and new businesses, artist studios, community rooms and facilities for major events and festivals. This investment will give the building a new lease of life, securing a sustainable future for generations to come. This funding will also be supported by £3 million investment by Welsh Government and £3 million from the European Regional Development Fund through the Tourism Attractor Destination programme.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 28/01/2020 12:25:26 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	4282 label Biography information for Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth

1245661

	registered interest
	date	21/10/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Wales Office: Senior Civil Servants
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many BAME civil servants there are in the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales at (1) SCS1, (2) SCS2, (3) SCS3, and (4) SCS4, grade.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Kramer
	uin	HL9426
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2020 answer text <p>The Civil Service publishes details of the percentage of senior civil servants from an ethnic minority background in the diversity and inclusion dashboard, which can be viewed here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-inclusion-dashboard/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-dashboard" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-inclusion-dashboard/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-dashboard</a></p><p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales has no staff at SCS3 or SCS4. The number of staff in SCS1 and SCS2 is five or fewer. We are unable therefore to confirm the number of BAME staff to prevent potential identification of individuals.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 27/10/2020 13:27:51 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	1557 label Biography information for Baroness Kramer

1189695

	registered interest
	date	21/04/2020
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Coronavirus: Wales
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) review, and (2) lift, restrictions on the Welsh Government’s ability to borrow (a) during, and (b) after, the COVID-19 pandemic.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
	uin	HL3213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2020 answer text <p>The Devolved Administrations are working closely with the UK Government to chart jointly the way through this crisis and beyond. We greatly appreciate this collaborative approach.</p><p> </p><p>Through the Barnett formula the Welsh Government receives a share of funding from UK government borrowing, including during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK Government therefore has no plans to review the Welsh Government’s ability to borrow.</p> answering member printed Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist question first answered 29/04/2020 12:30:28 answering member 4582 label Biography information for Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist
	tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson