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HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI have regular discussions with my Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, including the UK shared prosperity fund. The Government are committed to consulting widely on the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. He talks about the engagement of the private sector and small businesses, particularly with what are currently European programmes, and…04 Sept 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI will happily work constructively with the hon. Gentleman, as I regularly do—I pay tribute to the work he has been doing to highlight the challenges and opportunities that the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMay I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for highlighting and championing this cause for some time? He recognises that some of the poorest wards in Wales are outside the current…04 Sept 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Even if we were remaining in the European Union and we had not had the referendum, there would be no clarity on his question from a…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealI have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues. We would prefer to leave the European Union with a deal, but if it is not possible, we will leave without a deal, and the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealMy hon. Friend has made many points. I pay tribute to the research and report that the Welsh Affairs Committee, which he chairs, has published. It has recently received a response…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealI met the Farmers Union of Wales yesterday to discuss the challenges and opportunities that Brexit will bring. I plan to meet NFU Cymru shortly. We recognise that there are new…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealOur record supporting rural Wales and the rural economy across the whole of the UK is strong. It compares favourably with the hon. Gentleman’s performance. I hardly saw him as the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealI have regular discussions with Welsh Government Ministers on a range of issues, including preparations for leaving the EU. Within days of the Prime Minister’s appointment at the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealMy hon. Friend has hit the nail on the head. The devolved Administrations are invited to the exit planning committees that the UK Government hold. They are fully aware of the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealAbsolutely. I will meet the hon. Lady and work with her to co-ordinate our response. I recognise the priority she has placed on this operation for some time and she highlighted…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealThe hon. Gentleman, by supporting the motion last night and the Bill this evening, is simply prolonging the uncertainty. The Welsh people and the British people want certainty…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Potential BenefitsThe Welsh economy approaches EU exit from a strong position. Leaving the EU will allow us to shape our own ambitious trade and investment opportunities, putting Wales and the…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Potential BenefitsWe can take great pride in how the economy has performed since the referendum took place: record levels of employment; low levels of unemployment; and inactivity levels in Wales…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Potential BenefitsI have already mentioned the positive engagement that we have with the farming and rural affairs community, and the new markets that are open to us. The hon. Gentleman, by voting…04 Sept 2019HANSARDFord in Bridgend: Welsh EconomyThe manufacturing sector is extremely important to the UK economy and Wales specifically. There are 4,000 more manufacturing jobs in the Welsh economy now than there were this…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in Bridgend: Welsh EconomyI am extremely disappointed with Ford’s intention to close its Bridgend plant in 2020. However, this bad news is not a reflection of the Welsh economy as a whole.26 Jun 2019HANSARDSteel ProducersThe Government are extremely supportive of the Welsh steel sector. Since the European Commission blocked the Thyssenkrupp joint venture, I have met unions and management to…26 Jun 2019HANSARDFormer Phurnacite Works, AbercwmboiI pay tribute to the right hon. Lady, who has highlighted this issue for some time. I am keen to work closely with her to bring the landowners together and see what plans can be…26 Jun 2019