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1147187

registered interest
date	30/09/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Chief Scientific Advisers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many meetings he had with his Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser from 1 June to 31 August 2019.
tabling member constituency	North Norfolk
tabling member printed	Norman Lamb
uin	292158
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>None. The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales does not have a Chief Scientific Adviser.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 07/10/2019 09:47:28 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	1439 label Biography information for Norman Lamb

1147209

registered interest
date	30/09/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Crispin Odey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will publish (a) the outcome of all meetings and (b) all call logs between Ministers of his Department and Mr Crispin Odey.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow East
tabling member printed	David Linden
uin	292352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Details of Ministers’ meetings are published quarterly in arrears on GOV.UK.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 07/10/2019 09:49:17 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4640 label Biography information for David Linden

1147277

registered interest
date	30/09/2019
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 recent assessment he has made of the potential effect on the Wales economy of the UK leaving EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	292385
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government’s preferred position is to leave the EU with a deal that works for Wales.</p><p>In the event of no-deal, the Government would of course take economic measures to mitigate any short-run disruption, support the economy through the transition, and to boost the long-term potential of the Welsh economy. The Welsh economy approaches EU exit from a strong position, unemployment is down and the employment rate has reached a record high.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 07/10/2019 09:17:23 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1142832

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Agriculture: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	284286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/09/2019 12:16:27 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1143444

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Agriculture: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	284934
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/09/2019 12:19:22 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1143690

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
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, what meetings his Department has had with Bristol City Council to discuss preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	285324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/09/2019 12:21:46 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

1143961

registered interest
date	02/09/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	M4: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	284901
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/09/2019 12:18:03 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1142267

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Sheep Meat: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	282535
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 03/09/2019 09:01:50 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1135795

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Iron and Steel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	271385
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/07/2019 09:25:40 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin

1135796

registered interest
date	01/07/2019
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Iron and Steel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Scunthorpe
tabling member printed	Nic Dakin
uin	271386
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 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> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 09/07/2019 09:26:46 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
tabling member	4056 label Biography information for Nic Dakin