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1653932

registered interest
date	18/07/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Members
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, on how many occasions a request for a meeting by an hon. Member of each political party was not agreed to by (a) a Minister in his Office directly and (b) his Office on behalf of a Minister in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	194899
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2023 answer text <p>This information is not centrally collated and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. Ministers will regularly seek to engage with hon. Members, whilst balancing wider Ministerial and Parliamentary responsibilities.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 24/07/2023 10:38:10 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1652768

registered interest
date	13/07/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he is taking steps to ensure that staff in his Department who are under investigation for alleged misconduct are not named before those allegations are proven.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	193913
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2023 answer text <p>My Department follows Ministry of Justice and Civil Service-wide HR policy when investigating allegations of misconduct. These policies make it clear that disciplinary matters, including for alleged misconduct, are strictly confidential. Confidentiality also applies once the process has concluded.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 24/07/2023 10:36:59 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1648484

registered interest
date	28/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Food: Sales Promotions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he has held discussions with the Welsh Government on its proposal to introduce legislation to restrict the placement and price promotion of products high in fat, sugar and salt.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	191598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2023 answer text <p>Public health including restrictions of products that are high in fat, sugar and salt is devolved in Wales and is therefore the responsibility of the Welsh Government. UK Government officials from DHSC engaged with their Welsh Government counterparts earlier in the year to update each other on their policies on this matter.</p><p> </p><p>Legislation to restrict the placement of products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) came into force in England on 1 October 2022. The regulations also require the restriction of promotions on HFSS products by volume price. This includes multibuy deals such as ‘buy one, get one free’ or ‘3 for 2’. Given the current challenges caused by higher food prices, this government does not want to take action now that could risk contributing further to the rise. Therefore, the UK Government are further delaying the volume price promotion restrictions, whilst we monitor the continued impact of the unprecedented global economic situation. These restrictions are now due to come into force on 1 October 2025.</p><p> </p><p>Meal deals are generally targeted as lunch options for adults to consume on the go that day rather than being stockpiled at home, and they aim to reduce the cost of a single meal. Therefore, it was decided that these types of price promotions will not be in the scope of the restrictions in England.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 04/07/2023 13:35:57 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1650229

registered interest
date	27/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Health Services: 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 discussions with the Welsh Government on the adequacy of healthcare service provision in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Wrexham
tabling member printed	Sarah Atherton
uin	905727
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>Healthcare is devolved to the Welsh Government, who have received record levels of funding.</p><p>Recent analysis from Cardiff University showed that the Welsh Government has not prioritised healthcare spending in the way the UK Government has in England.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 05/07/2023 12:45:08 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4855 label Biography information for Sarah Atherton

1650230

registered interest
date	27/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Air Pollution: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on improving air quality in towns and cities in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	905728
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>My Department has regular discussions with the Welsh Government on steps to reduce emissions in Wales.</p><p>Air quality is devolved and the responsibility of the Welsh Government. This UK Government has committed £20bn over the next two decades to reduce industrial emissions and drive up air quality across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 05/07/2023 12:46:23 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1650231

registered interest
date	27/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Rented Housing: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of increases in mortgage interest rates on rental costs in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff West
tabling member printed	Kevin Brennan
uin	905730
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/07/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Wales and I engage with colleagues across government on a range of issues.</p><p>We recognise this is a concerning time for renters and those with mortgages. Whilst mortgage interest rates are a commercial decision for lenders, we expect lenders to treat all borrowers fairly. Buy-to-let borrowers facing financial difficulties should contact their lender to discuss the options available to them.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Clwyd answering member printed Dr James Davies question first answered 05/07/2023 12:48:49 answering member 4476 label Biography information for Dr James Davies
tabling member	1400 label Biography information for Kevin Brennan

1647503

registered interest
date	23/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Speed Limits: 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 discussions with the Welsh Government on the use of 20mph speed limits in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Solihull
tabling member printed	Julian Knight
uin	190932
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2023 answer text <p>My officials and I have discussions with the Welsh Government on a wide range of transport matters. The power for setting local speed limits was devolved to the Welsh Government as part of the Wales Act 2017. In terms of the 20mph speed limits, it is disappointing that the Welsh Government seems to be ignoring its own impact assessments, which suggest that the damage to the Welsh economy could be as much as £4.5 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Local Authorities in England have the power to set 20mph speed zones where appropriate and the UK Government has no plans to introduce default or national 20 mph speed limits in urban environments.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 29/06/2023 10:15:18 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4410 label Biography information for Julian Knight

1644790

registered interest
date	14/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Vodafone Group
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 potential effect of the merger between Three and Vodafone on her Department's contracts with Vodafone.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Apsana Begum
uin	189707
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2023 answer text <p>As an open economy, this Government welcomes and encourages investment where it supports the Prime Minister’s goal of boosting UK growth and jobs, meets our stringent legal and regulatory requirements, and does not compromise our national security. The Government has robust powers under the National Security &amp; Investment Act, which it introduced, to block or impose remedies on transactions that pose a national security risk.</p><p> </p><p>As you will appreciate, we cannot comment on specific acquisitions nor the applicability of the National Security and Investment regime.</p><p> </p><p>It is the responsibility of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to assess the impact on consumers and competition in the market, with input from sectoral regulators.</p><p> </p><p>The Investment Security Unit works closely with the Competition and Markets Authority on cases that are being considered for both national security and competition reasons. A memorandum of understanding has been agreed between the Investment Security Unit and the CMA to assist joint working. <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Foperation-of-the-national-security-and-investment-act-2021-memorandum-of-understanding%2Fmou-between-beis-and-the-cma-on-the-operation-of-the-national-security-and-investment-act-2021&amp;data=05%7C01%7CFreddy.Blake%40beis.gov.uk%7C66698c2d5f834a3f46ad08db6d85c021%7Ccbac700502c143ebb497e6492d1b2dd8%7C0%7C0%7C638224193474270158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=M1YIDUL59MdWLn1ui7yeIU0L5vwKLPTODuZAQHHSzs8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operation-of-the-national-security-and-investment-act-2021-memorandum-of-understanding/mou-between-beis-and-the-cma-on-the-operation-of-the-national-security-and-investment-act-2021</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Clwyd answering member printed Dr James Davies question first answered 20/06/2023 13:30:00 answering member 4476 label Biography information for Dr James Davies
tabling member	4790 label Biography information for Apsana Begum

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

1642215

registered interest
date	06/06/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	River Wye: Pollution Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Welsh Government reduces pollution in the River Wye.
tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
tabling member printed	Sir Bill Wiggin
uin	187905
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2023 answer text <p>Water quality is a devolved matter in Wales. However, the UK Government is working closely with the Welsh Government on cross-border rivers like the River Wye.</p><p> </p><p>On 30 May 2023, the DEFRA Secretary of State and Welsh Government’s Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS, visited Hereford to discuss the River Wye at a roundtable with Hereford Council local environmental groups and farming representatives. The roundtable agreed to consider water quality issues in the Wye, including how national policies and closer cooperation between UK Government and the Welsh Government could better help local actors to restore the river.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 12/06/2023 13:56:14 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin