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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

802980

registered interest
date	08/12/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Brexit: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has identified any risks arising from the UK leaving the EU that are specific to Wales and the Welsh economy.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	118400
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/12/2017 answer text <p>Since the referendum I have been engaging with stakeholders throughout Wales to hear their views on how we make Brexit work for Wales, including through my expert panel of stakeholders. Many of the issues they have raised are common across the whole of the UK.</p><p>Where issues have been brought to my attention, the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales has worked with the Department for Exiting the European Union, and other Government departments, to fully consider these as part of achieving a deal that works for all parts of the United Kingdom.</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 13/12/2017 13:12:22 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

797829

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	European Investment Bank: 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 ability of organisations in Wales to secure low-cost, long- term and large-scale loans once European Investment Bank loans are no longer available.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>The European Investment Bank (EIB) is one of a number of lenders to UK projects. The long-term relationship between the UK and the EIB will need to be resolved as part of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.</p><p> </p><p>It may be mutually beneficial to maintain a relationship between the UK and the EIB after we leave the EU. The Government is looking to explore this as part of the negotiations with the European Union.</p><p> </p><p>Much of the UK’s infrastructure is privately financed and delivered, including in Wales, and our priority is to ensure that good projects continue to be able to raise the finance they need.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 05/12/2017 17:33:56 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

797830

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2017 to Question 114746 and the Answer of 20 November to Question 11334, if he will deposit in the Library a list of the documents his Department provided for the formulation of plans in the event that no deal is reached between the UK and the EU before the UK leaves the EU.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>As I have set out in previous answers, while the Department for Exiting the European Union has responsibility for overseeing preparations for the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and conducting these withdrawal negotiations in support of the Prime Minister, the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales work closely with them and other Government departments on all issues relating to EU Exit. Therefore, to ensure Welsh interests are properly represented my Department contributes to policy development as plans progress across government.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 116740 question first answered 05/12/2017 15:56:34 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

797833

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Brexit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will place in the Library the full list of documents on planning for leaving the EU that have been sent from his Department to (a) the Joint Ministerial Committee and (b) the European Union Exit and Trade Committee and its sub-committees.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116740
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>As I have set out in previous answers, while the Department for Exiting the European Union has responsibility for overseeing preparations for the withdrawal of the UK from the EU and conducting these withdrawal negotiations in support of the Prime Minister, the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales work closely with them and other Government departments on all issues relating to EU Exit. Therefore, to ensure Welsh interests are properly represented my Department contributes to policy development as plans progress across government.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 116737 question first answered 05/12/2017 15:56:34 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

797836

registered interest
date	30/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Brexit: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2017 to Question 114746, what specific issues he discussed with the Welsh Government, other than at the Joint Ministerial Committee, on the UK leaving the EU in the last six months.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116743
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>Discussions have covered a very wide range of issues related to the UK’s exit from the European Union, including, but not limited to, trade, citizens’ rights, and the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 05/12/2017 15:54:05 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

795690

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what his policy is on the status of West Wales and the Valleys under the Governments new Shared Prosperity Fund; and if he will consider that area's status as eligible to receive the highest level of support under European Structural Funds when allocating funds under that policy.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116044
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>Historically West Wales and the Valleys, as one of the most disadvantaged areas in Europe, has been a net recipient of European Structural and Investment Funding, as has Wales as a whole. The UK’s exit from the European Union provides us with the opportunity to consider how funding for growth across the UK is designed and how we can deliver the best outcomes for the people of Wales.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 01/12/2017 10:20:29 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

795692

registered interest
date	28/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans: 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 any meetings with the Welsh Government on the future operation of the Shared Prosperity Fund.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	116046
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>I hold regular discussions with Cabinet Secretaries in 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>Our manifesto committed to creating the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and work is ongoing across Government to consider how best this can be achieved. As per our commitment, we will of course work with the Welsh Government and other stakeholders across Wales and the UK.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 01/12/2017 10:21:30 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

795269

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
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 specific opportunities for the Welsh economy he has identified that are currently precluded by the UK's membership of the European Union.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	115690
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The Welsh economy approaches its departure from the EU in a strong position. Such strength is demonstrated in Wales’s ability to attract globally recognised brands such as Aston Martin and Qatar Airways. As we leave the EU we are seeking to take advantage of all opportunities available to us and build on this demand for Welsh goods and services. We will work with industry in Wales to help forge a new culture of exporting and ensure we are working to equip them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed in the global marketplace.</p><p> </p><p>For instance, leaving the EU presents a major opportunity for Welsh and wider UK agriculture and we are working towards achieving the best possible deal for the agricultural industry across the UK. We want to secure a deep and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement as an alternative to membership of the Single Market, which preserves our access to EU markets for red meat, including Welsh lamb, and all agricultural products.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 30/11/2017 11:02:35 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

794440

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Agriculture: Subsidies
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what meetings he has had with farmers’ unions and representatives of rural communities on replacing common agricultural policy subsidies to UK farmers.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	115413
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>As befits their importance to the Welsh economy, my ministerial team and I regularly meet with farmers’ unions and representatives of rural communities to discuss a number of issues, including the impact of the UK leaving the European Union.</p><p> </p><p>Most recently, the UK Government Minister for Wales, Guto Bebb MP, along with the Minister for Farming, George Eustice MP, met with the Farmers Union of Wales on 13 November and the National Farmers Union Cymru on 15 November.</p><p> </p><p>Both the FUW and NFU Cymru, along with the Country Land and Business Association, are members of my Expert Panel. The panel meets regularly, and last met on 6 November.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 28/11/2017 10:37:32 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens