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HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe hon. Lady raises an important point about the worst inequality, as she described it—that between London and Wales. The facts speak for themselves, but those inequalities have…03 Apr 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy hon. Friend makes an extremely important point. Like me, he was an Assembly Member in 1999 when the first form of European aid on this scale was discussed. It was described as…03 Apr 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy hon. Friend makes an important point and that is the sort of innovation that the consultation will consider. He is tempting me to draw conclusions before we actually consult,…03 Apr 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point, but of course he is tempting me to announce elements of the comprehensive spending review well before my right hon. Friend the…03 Apr 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundFirst, I point out that these meetings were aimed at communities and the Welsh Government jointly presented at the last one. The hon. Gentleman has frequent opportunities to make…03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentLast year, over 3,000 jobs came to Wales through foreign direct investment, through 57 projects, of which 93% were supported by my Department and the Department for International…03 Apr 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI have been working closely with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy and with the Welsh Government to ensure that Wales…03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentMy hon. Friend is a strong advocate for foreign direct investment in his constituency and in all parts. He rightly points out that the Department for International Trade promoted…03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentThe hon. Gentleman is quite selective in the quotes that he cites on foreign direct investment. He and the House will be well aware that the latest available figures show that the…03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. He is rightly aware of the great record that Wales has on attracting inward investment. There are more than 60 Japanese companies…03 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point, which we discussed at the Welsh Affairs Committee on Monday. I pay tribute to him for his persistence on this matter. He rightly…03 Apr 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceI have regular discussions with the Welsh Government’s Minister for Economy and Transport on a range of matters, including infrastructure in Wales. We are committed to creating a…03 Apr 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point, particularly when responsibilities are split between the Welsh Government and the UK Government. In seeking to address these sorts of…03 Apr 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceI pay tribute to the right hon. Lady for her work on seeking to clear up the phurnacite site. She has been working on this project for many years. I would perhaps enhance the…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPrince of Wales’s Investiture Regalia: Permanent HomeI commend my hon. Friend for his commitment to this issue. I would be delighted to see the return of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’s regalia to Wales. There are many fine…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPrince of Wales’s Investiture Regalia: Permanent HomeMy hon. Friend is persistent, but that demonstrates the importance of the project and its potential to attract tourists to Wales. It is an interesting proposal, and my officials…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPrince of Wales’s Investiture Regalia: Permanent HomeI am a passionate Welsh patriot, as I would hope that the hon. Lady would recognise. I want to leave the European Union with a deal, which is why I have voted for it, but I point…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPrince of Wales’s Investiture Regalia: Permanent HomeI will happily raise the matter with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland. This question highlights the great history, shared identity and common issues of…03 Apr 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI do not recognise the hon. Lady’s point, but she is a strong supporter of the steel industry in her constituency, across Wales and elsewhere. The steel industry faced a…03 Apr 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI am happy to respond positively to the hon. Gentleman, who is a champion for Anglesey. Since our meeting about Wylfa Newydd, I met the chairman of Hitachi to press the importance…03 Apr 2019