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940014

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Wales Office: Information Officers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many communications staff based in Wales his Department employs.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	163538
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2018 answer text <p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales employs six communications staff in Wales. The team covers external engagement, events, visits and communications.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 17/07/2018 09:29:38 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

706275

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2017
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Swansea Bay City Region: Correspondence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what written correspondence he has had with the Swansea City Region Board in the last 12 months; and if he will place copies of any such correspondence in the Library.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	65936
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government is working constructively with local partners and the Welsh Government towards a city deal for the Swansea Bay City Region. I am determined that we work together to achieve a great deal for the region, which we will announce as soon as we are able. Given the advanced stage of the negotiations on a deal it would not be appropriate for me to release the contents of correspondence with strategic partners.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 65903 65938 question first answered 08/03/2017 16:19:21 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

900017

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing: Wales
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving the second Severn Crossing a Welsh name.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	141758
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.</p><p> </p><p>I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.</p><p> </p><p>The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 141756 141757 question first answered 14/05/2018 10:34:19 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

887270

	registered interest
	date	19/04/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	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 Welsh Government on renaming the Second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	136834
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>Over the course of the last year, I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, The Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing. There have been no costs incurred to rename the bridge to date. Plans to commemorate the renaming are still being explored, with details to be released at a later date.</p><p> </p><p>The announcement is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales. Welsh Government Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has confirmed the Welsh Government’s support and commented that changing the name of the Second Severn Crossing to the Prince of Wales Bridge is supported by &quot;many people in Wales&quot;.</p><p> </p><p>Through his extensive charity work and support for Welsh business and enterprise His Royal Highness has given decades of continued, dedicated service to our nation.</p><p> </p><p>Renaming a landmark that is both iconic and symbolic of the vital link between Wales and England is a fitting way to formally recognise his commitment to Wales and the UK as the Prince of Wales.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 136835 136836 question first answered 23/04/2018 15:00:13 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

887271

	registered interest
	date	19/04/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, which people and organisations were consulted on renaming the Second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	136835
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>Over the course of the last year, I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, The Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing. There have been no costs incurred to rename the bridge to date. Plans to commemorate the renaming are still being explored, with details to be released at a later date.</p><p> </p><p>The announcement is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales. Welsh Government Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has confirmed the Welsh Government’s support and commented that changing the name of the Second Severn Crossing to the Prince of Wales Bridge is supported by &quot;many people in Wales&quot;.</p><p> </p><p>Through his extensive charity work and support for Welsh business and enterprise His Royal Highness has given decades of continued, dedicated service to our nation.</p><p> </p><p>Renaming a landmark that is both iconic and symbolic of the vital link between Wales and England is a fitting way to formally recognise his commitment to Wales and the UK as the Prince of Wales.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 136834 136836 question first answered 23/04/2018 15:00:14 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

887272

	registered interest
	date	19/04/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of renaming the Second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	136836
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>Over the course of the last year, I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, The Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing. There have been no costs incurred to rename the bridge to date. Plans to commemorate the renaming are still being explored, with details to be released at a later date.</p><p> </p><p>The announcement is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales. Welsh Government Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has confirmed the Welsh Government’s support and commented that changing the name of the Second Severn Crossing to the Prince of Wales Bridge is supported by &quot;many people in Wales&quot;.</p><p> </p><p>Through his extensive charity work and support for Welsh business and enterprise His Royal Highness has given decades of continued, dedicated service to our nation.</p><p> </p><p>Renaming a landmark that is both iconic and symbolic of the vital link between Wales and England is a fitting way to formally recognise his commitment to Wales and the UK as the Prince of Wales.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 136834 136835 question first answered 23/04/2018 15:00:14 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

890393

	registered interest
	date	24/04/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	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 23 April 2018 to Questions 136835, 136834, 136836, if he will publish the correspondence between his Department and the Welsh Government, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Department for Transport and the Royal Household relating to his decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	137526
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/04/2018 answer text <p>My Department corresponded regularly with these organisations on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing and is collating this correspondence for publication. I will write to you when this work is completed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns question first answered 27/04/2018 07:19:22 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

900015

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what representations he has received on the re-naming of the second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	141756
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.</p><p> </p><p>I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.</p><p> </p><p>The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 141757 141758 question first answered 14/05/2018 10:34:19 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

900016

	registered interest
	date	08/05/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he took to seek public opinion on the re-naming of the second Severn Crossing.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	141757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.</p><p> </p><p>I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.</p><p> </p><p>The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.</p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 141756 141758 question first answered 14/05/2018 10:34:19 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards

933971

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2018
	answering body	Wales Office
	answering dept id	28
	answering dept short name	Wales
	answering dept sort name	Wales
	hansard heading	Severn River Crossing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will publish the list of invitees to the Second Severn Crossing renaming ceremony.
	tabling member constituency	Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
	tabling member printed	Jonathan Edwards
	uin	159571
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2018 answer text <p>A list of invited guests to the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing can be seen in the enclosed table. In addition to this, Media representatives were invited by Clarence House via the Royal rota and attended the reception.</p><p> </p><p>The costs that have been incurred to date as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing are detailed below. These costs reflect standard street furniture costs. All costs will be met by Highways England. These are one-off costs and no significant ongoing maintenance costs are anticipated.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Order Value</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Description</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1,280.00</p></td><td><p>SSC Lane Closures East &amp; West 20-Mar-18 -Instruction 04: Survey Drainage Located at Avon &amp; Gwent Abutments</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>125.00</p></td><td><p>Produce Etching Artwork for Bridge Naming Plates</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>290.84</p></td><td><p>2156mm X 575mm Composite Aluminium Sign - Prince of Wales Bridge - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>562.85</p></td><td><p>2707mm X 875mm Composite Aluminium Sign Bi-Lingual - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>171.62</p></td><td><p>5100mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>194.50</p></td><td><p>4500mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>22.68</p></td><td><p>89mm Stainless Steel Fixing Clips - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>60.00</p></td><td><p>Carriage - On Site but not used</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>39.48</p></td><td><p>Cladfix 5.5 C 38 3PT 16BW</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2,628.43</p></td><td><p>Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English Version</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2,628.43</p></td><td><p>Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English/Welsh Version</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>80.00</p></td><td><p>Carriage</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4,536.00</p></td><td><p>VMS Sign Hire - 28 Days</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>150.00</p></td><td><p>Delivery to Second Severn Crossing Unit</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>150.00</p></td><td><p>Collection from Second Severn Crossing Unit</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>180.55</p></td><td><p>All Seasons Gazebo</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>167.34</p></td><td><p>1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon &amp; Black Border: English</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>167.34</p></td><td><p>1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon &amp; Black Border: Welsh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>24.00</p></td><td><p>Carriage</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>675.00</p></td><td><p>Barrier Sleeves</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2,560.00</p></td><td><p>SSC Lane Closures East 04-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1,920.00</p></td><td><p>SSC Lane Closures West 06-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 17</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>395.00</p></td><td><p>Provide IPV &amp; Driver - Install VMS Signs - Instruction 21</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>167.34</p></td><td><p>1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon &amp; Black Border: English (inc. Grass)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>167.34</p></td><td><p>1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon &amp; Black Border: Welsh (inc. Grass)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>42.00</p></td><td><p>Carriage</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>100.00</p></td><td><p>Lifting Beam Hire</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>5,539.08</p></td><td><p>Construction Manager</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>850.00</p></td><td><p>Hire of Rigid HIAB 26th June</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>4,800.00</p></td><td><p>Install Sign Bases</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The cost of the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing was £6,767. This event was an opportunity to highlight the important economic benefits that the withdrawal of the tolls will bring, emphasizing the opportunities for cross border working and greater cooperation between South Wales and South West England.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns grouped question UIN 159572 159573 question first answered 10/07/2018 11:00:28 answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns attachment 1 file name Table - PQs 159571, 159572 & 159573.docx title Table - PQs 159571, 159572 & 159573 previous answer version 67888 answering member constituency Vale of Glamorgan answering member printed Alun Cairns answering member 4086 label Biography information for Alun Cairns
	tabling member	3943 label Biography information for Jonathan Edwards