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1189162

registered interest
date	22/04/2020
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What financial support the Government has allocated to the Welsh Government in response to the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
tabling member printed	Aaron Bell
uin	901917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2020 answer text <p>The Government has provided over £2.1 billion in financial support to the Welsh Government to respond to the covid-19 outbreak. This is made up of Barnett consequential funding to the allocations in England for public services, business support and support to individuals.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 22/04/2020 14:34:36 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4837 label Biography information for Aaron Bell

1170900

registered interest
date	15/01/2020
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Universal Credit: Wales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the economic effect on low-income families of the roll-out of universal credit in Wales.
tabling member constituency	Pontypridd
tabling member printed	Alex Davies-Jones
uin	900131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2020 answer text <p>Work is the most effective route out of poverty. Universal Credit makes it easier for people to move into work and keep more of what they earn.</p><p>We have listened to concerns and as a result ensured that claimants can access 100% advance payments on day one of a Universal Credit claim and continue to receive Housing Benefit for two weeks after transitioning.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 15/01/2020 15:55:46 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4849 label Biography information for Alex Davies-Jones

1231787

registered interest
date	07/09/2020
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Hydrogen: 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 role that Wales can play in the UK's hydrogen strategy; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the UK's hydrogen strategy.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	86217
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2020 answer text <p>Wales has the potential to lead in hydrogen generation technology and the UK Government is committed to ensuring that Wales plays its full part in delivering the UK’s future energy mix. I recently saw the leading role Wales can play in this area when I visited Riversimple, a hydrogen car manufacturer based in Powys.</p><p> </p><p>UK Research and Innovation also continues to support the South Wales Industrial Cluster with £170million of funding as part of the Industrial Decarbonisation challenge. The Cluster will play its part in developing options for decarbonising the region’s industrial base, including the use of hydrogen.</p><p> </p><p>I regularly discuss a range of issues with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and earlier this month BEIS Ministers and I met with companies looking to expand hydrogen production in Wales.</p><p> </p><p>The Government aims to consult on a preferred business model for low-carbon hydrogen production in 2021. This will be key to stimulating the deployment of hydrogen across the UK.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 15/09/2020 09:47:35 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1244202

registered interest
date	16/10/2020
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Coronavirus: Wales
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 police powers to stop vehicles travelling into Wales during the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Rother Valley
tabling member printed	Alexander Stafford
uin	104782
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>I wrote to the First Minister last week to seek urgent clarification on the additional travel restrictions placed by the Welsh Government on people travelling to Wales from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This included the evidence on which the restrictions are based and how the measures will be enforced.</p><p> </p><p>I have not yet received a detailed response from the First Minister to the questions I have asked. There is a lack of clarity on many aspects of the new restrictions. I remain concerned about how the Welsh Government intends to enforce its new regulations and the impacts of any enforcement measures on the resources of Welsh police forces.</p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 22/10/2020 10:32:02 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4866 label Biography information for Alexander Stafford

1487630

registered interest
date	08/07/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Borderlands Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the Bidston to Wrexham railway line, when the increased service will be delivered.
tabling member constituency	Wirral South
tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
uin	32951
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2022 answer text <p>Cross-border services between Wrexham and Bidston are operated by Transport for Wales. Passenger services are a devolved matter in Wales and therefore Transport for Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 14/07/2022 09:28:13 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

1487631

registered interest
date	08/07/2022
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Borderlands Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he plans to take steps to help reduce journey times on the Bidston to Wrexham line.
tabling member constituency	Wirral South
tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
uin	32952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the importance of cross-border connectivity, including the Wrexham to Bidston line. This is why we commissioned Sir Peter Hendy to conduct his review into Union Connectivity.</p><p> </p><p>The final report of the Union Connectivity Review contains recommendations which aim to improve connectivity in North Wales and the Mersey Dee region. The Government is considering the Review’s recommendations carefully before responding.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency South Swindon answering member printed Sir Robert Buckland question first answered 14/07/2022 09:42:58 answering member 4106 label Biography information for Sir Robert Buckland
tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

1582491

registered interest
date	31/01/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Borderlands Line
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, when his Department last met the Welsh Assembly Government to discuss the Wrexham to Bidston train line.
tabling member constituency	Wirral South
tabling member printed	Alison McGovern
uin	136598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2023 answer text <p>The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales regularly engages with Welsh Government, Transport for Wales and a range of stakeholders regarding cross-border rail infrastructure. This includes work to understand options for improvements to the Wrexham-Bidston line.</p><p>Cross-border services between Wrexham and Bidston are operated by Transport for Wales. Passenger services are a devolved matter in Wales and therefore Transport for Wales is the responsibility of the Welsh Government.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 03/02/2023 10:09:17 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4083 label Biography information for Alison McGovern

1612154

registered interest
date	30/03/2023
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Babies: 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 (a) the Secretary of State for Health and (b) the Welsh Government on sharing best practice on giving every baby the best start in life.
tabling member constituency	South Northamptonshire
tabling member printed	Andrea Leadsom
uin	904540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/04/2023 answer text <p>I thank the Rt Honourable Lady for her tireless efforts on this matter.</p><p> </p><p>Health is devolved in Wales, however, the UK Government published its ‘Best Start for Life’ Vision in March 2021, which includes the intention to share best practice with the Welsh Government. Officials in the Department of Health and Social Care will continue to share best practice with Welsh Government officials to ensure every baby gets the best start in life.</p> answering member constituency Monmouth answering member printed David T C Davies question first answered 19/04/2023 14:23:43 answering member 1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies
tabling member	4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom

1247394

registered interest
date	30/10/2020
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 discussions he has had with Welsh business representatives on the recovery of the Welsh economy from the covid-19 outbreak.
tabling member constituency	Arundel and South Downs
tabling member printed	Andrew Griffith
uin	109773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2020 answer text <p>I have regular discussions with a wide range of Welsh businesses and business representative organisations about the effects of Covid-19 and economic recovery.</p><p> </p><p>It is clear that thriving businesses are critical to economic growth and the Government has provided unprecedented levels of support to businesses across the UK to ensure that we are in the best possible place to drive economic recovery from the Covid-19 outbreak.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 06/11/2020 10:23:03 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith

1255407

registered interest
date	25/11/2020
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Exports: Wales
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 promote Welsh exports.
tabling member constituency	Arundel and South Downs
tabling member printed	Andrew Griffith
uin	121057
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>My Department works closely with the Department for International Trade to support Welsh businesses and promote Welsh Exports. The UK Government is working to secure new opportunities through free trade agreements and market access agreements. The recently signed Japan and Canada trade agreements will give Welsh businesses greater opportunities to export. The UK Government has negotiated a return to market access to the USA for British beef exports which resulted in beef from Merthyr Tydfil being exported to the USA in September for the first time in over 20 years.</p><p> </p><p>When COVID restrictions allow, I look forward to promoting Welsh exports in person.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire answering member printed Simon Hart question first answered 02/12/2020 12:39:45 answering member 3944 label Biography information for Simon Hart
tabling member	4874 label Biography information for Andrew Griffith