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1686531
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Cheese: Canada more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the volume and value of cheese exports to Canada in each of the last five years, and what assessment they have made of the likely impact on those figures of not concluding a trade agreement with Canada. more like this
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Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2112 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-13more like thismore than 2024-02-13
answer text <p>Between 2018 and 2022 the UK exported between 1.5 and 2.2 kilotonnes of cheese to Canada each year, worth between £11 million and £18.7 million.</p><p> </p><p>Prior to 1 January 2024, UK exporters could export cheese to Canada through a Canadian importer with a licence for Canada’s “EU” World Trade Organisation quota. As of 1 January 2024, the Canadian importer must have a licence for Canada’s “non EU” World Trade Organisation quota to import UK cheese.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
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less than 2024-02-13T14:02:01.457Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-13T14:02:01.457Z
answering member
4931
label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1686532
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading North Wales Coast Line: Electrification more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect work on electrifying the rail line between Crewe and Holyhead to start; what estimate they have made of the cost of this work; and when they expect the project to be completed. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2113 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answer text <p>We are working closely with the rail industry to develop and deliver on the Government priorities outlined in the Prime Minister’s Network North announcement, which includes an unprecedented £1 billion investment to fund the electrification of the North Wales Main Line. We are in the early stages of planning the next steps for the North Wales electrification scheme, including the costs and programme for development and delivery. We will share further information when that work is complete.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Davies of Gower more like this
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less than 2024-02-14T12:22:15.547Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-14T12:22:15.547Z
answering member
4499
label Biography information for Lord Davies of Gower more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1686533
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to modify the Barnett formula for financial year 2024–25 and subsequent financial years, to reflect the changing needs of (1) Northern Ireland, (2) Scotland, and (3) Wales. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2114 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-09more like thismore than 2024-02-09
answer text <p>There are currently no plans to modify the operation of the Barnett formula. The Barnett formula has stood the test of time because it is simple, efficient and provides a clear and certain outcome.</p><p> </p><p>Overall, the devolved administrations’ funding is at least 20% more per person than equivalent UK Government spending in other parts of the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
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less than 2024-02-09T11:48:14.397Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-09T11:48:14.397Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1686534
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept id 215 more like this
answering dept short name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
answering dept sort name Energy Security and Net Zero more like this
hansard heading Trawsfynydd Power Station: Small Modular Reactors more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what is their current assessment of the suitability of constructing a small modular nuclear reactor at the nuclear power station in Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2115 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answer text <p>Trawsfynydd could be a candidate for new nuclear in future and is one of a number of potential sites that could host new civil nuclear projects, subject to National planning policy, regulatory approvals and technical assessments.</p><p> </p><p>As a first step towards developing a new nuclear National Policy Statement, Government is consulting on a proposed policy for determining how new nuclear power stations will be sited beyond 2025, including the potential for Small Modular Reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst no decision on sites has been taken, Great British Nuclear is working with Government to support access to potential new nuclear sites, and is open to discuss potential opportunities with site owners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Callanan more like this
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less than 2024-02-14T15:44:00.86Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-14T15:44:00.86Z
answering member
4336
label Biography information for Lord Callanan more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1686535
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-31more like thismore than 2024-01-31
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading First Minister of Wales more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many times since taking office the Prime Minister has met the First Minister of Wales; and whether the Prime Minister plans to meet the current First Minister before the latter’s retirement. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL2116 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-14more like thismore than 2024-02-14
answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the answer I gave to question HL1907 on 1 February 2024. I also refer the Noble Lord to my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister’s comments about the First Minister’s retirement at Prime Minister’s Questions on 13 December 2023. Details of the Prime Minister’s future official meetings and visits will be announced in the usual way.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Swinburne more like this
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less than 2024-02-14T16:02:27.617Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-14T16:02:27.617Z
answering member
4985
label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1684996
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
answering body
Wales Office more like this
answering dept id 28 more like this
answering dept short name Wales more like this
answering dept sort name Wales more like this
hansard heading Wales Office: Senedd Cymru more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government when the Prime Minister last visited Senedd Cymru, and on how many occasions during 2023 he had discussions in person with the First Minister of Wales. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1907 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-01more like thismore than 2024-02-01
answer text <p>The Prime Minister visits all parts of the United Kingdom regularly.</p><p> </p><p>Details of official visits can be found on the <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> website as part of the government’s transparency agenda. The Prime Minister also undertakes party political visits across the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Wales, the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and the Prime Minister undertake constructive engagement with the Welsh Government and the Senedd Cymru, with relevant meetings as appropriate. Details of future official visits will be announced in the usual way.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Swinburne more like this
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less than 2024-02-01T12:22:25.627Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-01T12:22:25.627Z
answering member
4985
label Biography information for Baroness Swinburne more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1684997
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Public Expenditure more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how much finance, other than that provided under the Barnett formula, was made available to (1) Wales, (2) Scotland, and (3) Northern Ireland, in each of the past three financial years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1908 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answer text <p>The UK Government makes available significant funding across the UK to meet UK-wide policy objectives. The Government spends across the UK on all reserved policy areas (such as national security and the honours system), and provides direct support for people and businesses in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>HM Treasury does not have a single figure to quantify the total level of support provided across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as there are multiple programmes funded by various departments. However, the ONS Country and Regional Analysis publication presents estimates for the allocation of identifiable expenditure between the UK countries and nine English regions.</p><p> </p><p>It is for the devolved administrations to decide how to allocate their funding in devolved areas. The published Statement of Funding policy document sets out how the devolved administrations are funded, including Barnett-based funding and agreed borrowing and tax powers. The Block Grant Transparency publication breaks down all changes in the devolved administrations’ block grant funding from the 2015 Spending Review up to and including Main Estimates 2023-24. This publication is updated regularly, and the most recent report was published in July 2023.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-07T17:48:51.967Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-07T17:48:51.967Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1684998
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Welsh Language: Education more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government in how many (1) primary, and (2) secondary, schools in England is the Welsh language taught as an optional subject. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1909 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-06more like thismore than 2024-02-06
answer text <p>The department does not collect this information. However, schools are free to teach whichever languages they choose to suit the needs of their pupils.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Barran more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-06T17:54:43.257Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-06T17:54:43.257Z
answering member
4703
label Biography information for Baroness Barran more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1684999
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
answering body
Department for Business and Trade more like this
answering dept id 214 more like this
answering dept short name Business and Trade more like this
answering dept sort name Business and Trade more like this
hansard heading Iron and Steel more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the tonnage of coil and sheet steel (1) manufactured in, and (2) imported into, the UK in each of the past five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1910 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answer text <p>Coil and sheet steel, commonly known as flat steel, is predominantly manufactured by Tata Steel in the UK. Based on Companies House data (here), Tata Steel's production volumes are in the table below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Production</p><p>(Millions of Tonnes of Liquid Steel)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>17/18</p></td><td><p>3.6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>18/19</p></td><td><p>3.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>19/20</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>20/21</p></td><td><p>3.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>21/22</p></td><td><p>3.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Spartan UK and Liberty Steel Dalzell also produce flat steel products, volumes for which are relatively small. Data made available through Companies House, however, are unavailable on a consistent and comparable basis with Tata Steel.</p><p>Based on HMRC Trade Info (here), the figures for imports of flat steel products are in the table below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Imports</p><p>(Millions of Tonnes)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>3.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>3.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>2.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>3.1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>2.7</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Flat Steel products defined by HS Codes 7208-7212, 7219, 7220, 7225 and 7226.</p>
answering member printed Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-07T13:21:02.967Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-07T13:21:02.967Z
answering member
4931
label Biography information for Lord Offord of Garvel more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1685000
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-01-24more like thismore than 2024-01-24
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Reservoirs: Wales more like this
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Welsh Government with regard to the transfer of additional quantities of water from the reservoirs in Wales, or from rivers running from Wales to England, to meet increased water demand in South East England. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley remove filter
uin HL1911 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-09more like thismore than 2024-02-09
answer text <p>As agreed in the Intergovernmental Protocol on Water Resources, Water Supply and Water Quality, Defra and the Welsh Government work closely on water resources management.</p><p> </p><p>Water companies in England and Wales have a statutory duty to provide a secure supply of water for customers, efficiently and economically.</p><p> </p><p>Last year, regional water resources groups and water companies, consulted on their draft water resources plans. These plans set out how each company will secure water supplies sustainably for at least the next 25 years. Within their plans, water companies consider all options, including water demand management and new water resources infrastructure including water transfers. In the latest round of plans, no new additional quantities have been identified to be transferred from Wales to England. A summary can be found at gov.uk.</p><p> </p><p>Ofwat, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales issued joint water resources planning guidance to water companies, which takes account of policy in England and Wales. They are also statutory consultees on the plans, as relevant. When reviewing the plans, the Environment Agency and National Resources Wales regularly meet to discuss proposals by water companies.</p>
answering member printed Lord Douglas-Miller more like this
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less than 2024-02-09T12:33:36.42Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-09T12:33:36.42Z
answering member
5006
label Biography information for Lord Douglas-Miller more like this
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this