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1142832
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Wales more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the potential effect on the farming industry in Wales of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
uin 284286 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>My officials and I have regular discussions with the Welsh Government on a range of issues including EU Exit.</p><p>On 30 July in the first few days of the new Prime Minister being appointed, he and I met with the First Minister in Cardiff where amongst other topics we discussed support for farmers in Wales.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T12:16:27.387Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T12:16:27.387Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4716
label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1143444
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Agriculture: Wales more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on the farming industry in Wales of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
uin 284934 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>We remain focused on ensuring our smooth and orderly withdrawal from the EU with a deal as soon as possible. However, as a responsible Government we have been preparing to minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal.</p><p>I regularly meet with the Farmers’ Union of Wales, NFU Cymru and the CLA Cymru to discuss EU Exit and the impact on the agriculture sector.</p><p>We have made it clear that we will support vulnerable sectors, such as our sheep farmers, through government intervention in the event of a ‘no-deal’, should this be necessary. We will be monitoring the sectors which may be exposed to short-term difficulties as a result of EU Exit closely to identify early signs of market disturbance allowing us to react swiftly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T12:19:22.5Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T12:19:22.5Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4716
label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this
1143690
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what meetings his Department has had with Bristol City Council to discuss preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Bristol West more like this
tabling member printed
Thangam Debbonaire more like this
uin 285324 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>The Government has had extensive engagement with all local authorities, including Bristol City Council, as they continue to prepare for leaving the European Union on 31st October, with or without a deal. We continue to ensure that councils have the necessary information to prepare effectively, and continue to provide opportunities for specific local issues to be raised and addressed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T12:21:46.187Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T12:21:46.187Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4433
label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire more like this
1143961
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-02more like thismore than 2019-09-02
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading M4: Wales more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions his Department is holding with the Welsh Government on the proposed M4 relief road. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 284901 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-09more like thismore than 2019-09-09
answer text <p>I and my officials meet regularly with our counterparts in the Welsh Government to discuss roads which are a matter devolved to the Welsh Government. I am deeply disappointed by the First Minister’s decision, particularly as the UK Government had already enabled the Welsh Government to borrow the money needed to fund this vital road and we confirmed we would review increasing that amount even further had it been needed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-09T12:18:03.427Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-09T12:18:03.427Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1142267
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-25more like thismore than 2019-07-25
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Sheep Meat: Wales more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will estimate the gross value in pounds sterling of Welsh lamb exports to the EU in 2017 based on trade with the EU under WTO Most Favoured Nation terms. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 282535 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-09-03more like thismore than 2019-09-03
answer text <p>The UK Government’s preferred position is to leave the EU with a deal that works for all parts of the UK, at which point the WTO MFN terms would not apply. It should be noted that data for lamb exports is not published at a regional level.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-09-03T09:01:50.363Zmore like thismore than 2019-09-03T09:01:50.363Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1137623
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will place in the Library a list of all (a) estimates, (b) reviews and (c) briefings his Department has (i) prepared or conducted and (ii) contributed to in relation to the effect on Wales of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff Central more like this
tabling member printed
Jo Stevens more like this
uin 274569 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answer text <p>EU Exit is an all-of-government operation, and the Government wants to see the UK leave the EU with a deal.</p><p> </p><p>However, the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU) has done detailed work with departments, including the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales on preparing for a No-Deal scenario.</p><p> </p><p>DExEU has already published detailed analysis of the effect of leaving the EU without a deal on gov.uk:</p><p> </p><p>ttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760484/28_November_EU_Exit_-_Long-term_economic_analysis__1_.pdf</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T11:45:43.193Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T11:45:43.193Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4425
label Biography information for Jo Stevens more like this
1137633
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wylfa Power Station more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent progress the Government has made on the future of the proposed Wylfa Newydd power plant. more like this
tabling member constituency Vale of Clwyd more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Ruane more like this
uin 274449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answer text <p>Wylfa Newydd remains a suitable site for nuclear new build in the future. The site is still owned by Hitachi, and the UK Government remains in discussions with them regarding its future.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to creating a broad-based resilient economy through our modern Industrial Strategy and will continue to work with the Welsh Government and local partners to ensure that North Wales prospers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government remains committed to the nuclear sector, giving the go ahead to the first new nuclear power station in a generation at Hinkley Point C and investing £200m through our landmark Nuclear Sector Deal, which was signed in North Wales.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T10:45:32.563Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T10:45:32.563Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
534
label Biography information for Chris Ruane more like this
1135795
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Iron and Steel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether officials in his Department have had discussions with officials in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the UK Steel Charter. more like this
tabling member constituency Scunthorpe more like this
tabling member printed
Nic Dakin more like this
uin 271385 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>We have regular discussions with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on steel, including procurement. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has asked all Government departments to consider guidance on steel procurement and to notify of any upcoming opportunities for industry.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly, the UK Government is committed to supporting the steel sector to realise the broader commercial opportunities that are open to it, which could be worth an additional £3.8 billion a year by 2030.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T09:25:40.463Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T09:25:40.463Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4056
label Biography information for Nic Dakin more like this
1135796
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Iron and Steel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make it his Department's policy to sign up to the UK Steel Charter. more like this
tabling member constituency Scunthorpe more like this
tabling member printed
Nic Dakin more like this
uin 271386 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The steel sector is hugely important to both the UK and Welsh economies, employing over 30,000 people across Great Britain, with around 9,000 of these employees based in Wales. While my Department typically does not directly buy or procure any steel, I am very supportive of the objectives of the charter.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T09:26:46.583Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T09:26:46.583Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4056
label Biography information for Nic Dakin more like this
1136041
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Brexit more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on his Department's preparations for the UK leaving the EU without an agreement. more like this
tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
tabling member printed
Ruth Jones more like this
uin 271625 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>I engage frequently with Welsh Government Ministers on a range of issues including EU exit and No-Deal preparedness.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, the First Minister of Wales as well as the First Minister of Scotland has been invited by the Prime Minister to attend relevant meetings of a Cabinet sub-committee that brings together work on preparations for the UK’s exit from the EU, spanning both deal and no-deal outcomes. In addition to this officials engage regularly with their counterparts in the Welsh Government to discuss preparations for no-deal.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan remove filter
answering member printed Alun Cairns more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T15:16:31.203Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T15:16:31.203Z
answering member
4086
label Biography information for Alun Cairns more like this
tabling member
4716
label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this