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1546991

registered interest
date	30/11/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he plans to introduce a voluntary exit programme for civil servants serving in his Department.
tabling member constituency	Vauxhall
tabling member printed	Florence Eshalomi
uin	100027
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2022 answer text <p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales currently has no live voluntary exit schemes. Voluntary exit schemes are a commonly used workforce management process available to departments based on their specific workforce needs.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 06/12/2022 09:18:06 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4870 label Biography information for Florence Eshalomi

1546358

registered interest
date	29/11/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Foreign Investment in UK: 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 representatives of international businesses on inward investment into Wales; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	98775
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2022 answer text <p>I regularly meet a range of stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities in Wales. Most recently I met with the Qatar Investment Authority in Doha, to discuss opportunities for Wales. I have also had meetings with representatives from companies like Ciner Glass and the Eren Group about their investments in Wales.</p><p>Wales has already seen the benefit of inward investment, with 43 new foreign direct investments in the 2021-2022 financial year, creating around 1,800 new jobs. Furthermore, the Department for International Trade’s dedicated Wales team has ensured Wales’ investment opportunities are promoted at the UK’s flagship international investment events, such as the recent Green Trade and Investment Expo in Gateshead and through opportunities for Wales as part of the GREAT campaign.</p><p>The UK Government is committed to supporting key sectors in Wales, while also creating an environment where businesses of the future can thrive, and inward investment is critical in this. Our Freeports programme has the potential to help Wales compete for global investment and trade, and further enhance Wales’ ability to attract investment and new businesses. The UK’s Free Trade Agreements will also bring new investment opportunities for Wales.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 06/12/2022 14:13:18 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1546359

registered interest
date	29/11/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Devolution: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many meetings he has held at (a) Downing Street and (b) the House of Commons with elected representatives from Wales since his appointment; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	98776
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2022 answer text <p>As Secretary of State for Wales, I conduct the vast majority of Government businesses within the Wales Office, including meetings with elected representatives in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>I have had meetings with elected representatives from Wales in Parliament and in Downing Street.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 05/12/2022 15:31:55 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1546360

registered interest
date	29/11/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Domestic Visits: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many ministerial visits to Wales have taken place in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	98777
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/12/2022 answer text <p>Since 1 November 2018, around 184 Ministerial visits have taken place by Wales Office Ministers.</p><p> </p><p>At the time of answering, I have conducted 15 Governmental engagements in Wales in my capacity as Secretary of State for Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold information on Ministers from other Department’s visits or engagements.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 06/12/2022 14:11:26 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1538190

registered interest
date	01/11/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Tourism: Northern Ireland and 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 Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the steps he is taking to increase tourism links between Wales and Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	76122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2022 answer text <p>Tourism is devolved in Wales, however the UK Government, through Visit Britain, works with Visit Wales and the other devolved nations’ tourist boards to grow domestic tourism across the UK, including between Wales and Northern Ireland. In addition, UK Government engages with the devolved administrations through the Devolved Administrations' Inter-ministerial Group for Tourism.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 08/11/2022 10:56:10 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1537158

registered interest
date	28/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Correspondence and Written Questions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps their Department is taking to reduce the time taken to respond to (a) written parliamentary questions and (b) correspondence from Members of Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Newport East
tabling member printed	Jessica Morden
uin	73820
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2022 answer text <p>All Departments have access to regular training led by the Parliamentary Capability Team through the Government Campus.</p><p> </p><p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales attaches great importance to the effective and timely handling of Parliamentary Questions (PQs) and correspondence, and officials remain committed to providing the highest level of service.</p><p> </p><p>Between the period of May to July inclusive, the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales answered 100% of written parliamentary questions and 100% of correspondence from Members of Parliament on time.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 02/11/2022 15:06:38 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	1548 label Biography information for Jessica Morden

1536829

registered interest
date	27/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Ethnic Groups: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on steps to promote the integration of minority communities in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	73101
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2022 answer text <p>I was appointed Secretary of State for Wales on Tuesday 25 October. I intend to have a series of meetings with Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Levelling up, Housing and Communities to discuss a variety of issues that are of importance to both Wales and the UK.</p><p>As Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, I was delighted to visit the Butetown community centre in Cardiff and saw first-hand the great work they are doing with the funding received from the Windrush Community Fund.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 04/11/2022 13:29:19 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1536830

registered interest
date	27/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Cost of Living: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will publish all correspondence with Mark Drakeford on a joint and cooperative plan of action to tackle the cost of living crisis in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	73102
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2022 answer text <p>It would be inappropriate to publish correspondence between my Department and the First Minister’s Office.</p><p> </p><p>My predecessor had multiple exchanges with the First Minister on the cost of living challenge, and I will ensure that such exchanges will continue.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 31/10/2022 13:31:44 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1536831

registered interest
date	27/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Jehu Group: Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he will take what Cabinet colleagues to support people made redundant by the closure of Jehu Group.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	73103
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2022 answer text <p>I am sorry to hear that the Jehu Group, based in Bridgend with a long history in South Wales, has gone into liquidation. An Official Receiver has been appointed to oversee the winding up of the business.</p><p> </p><p>We offered immediate support for the 106 people who have been made redundant to date through the Department of Work and Pensions Rapid Response Service. A team from the Bridgend Job Centre, working alongside Careers Wales, visited the company the day the closure was announced, and they have offered one-to-one advice and support to all those affected.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 04/11/2022 13:30:35 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1536482

registered interest
date	26/10/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Location
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what payments were made to civil servants in his Department for relocation costs to government offices outside London in 2021.
tabling member constituency	Vauxhall
tabling member printed	Florence Eshalomi
uin	72492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2022 answer text <p>None. The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales made no relocation payments to staff in 2021.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 31/10/2022 13:23:46 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4870 label Biography information for Florence Eshalomi