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HANSARDWelsh Regional InvestmentOn 6 December 2018 I announced to the House that the UK and Welsh Governments had commissioned a joint independent review of the Swansea bay city region city deal. That review has…15 Mar 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayI am disappointed by the approach the hon. Gentleman is taking. On the one hand, he, like many other Members in the House, will point to individual companies that are fearful of a…28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayMy tone is certainly not vitriolic in any way. I am seeking to contrast the situation in 2010 and the good place Wales is now in because of the joint work with the Welsh…28 Feb 2019HANSARDSt David’s DayI am grateful to the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing this debate, and for the support of the Backbench Business Committee in making time available for it. It…28 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business PreparationsThere is absolutely no reason why those employees should have left, because we have respected their rights. I only hope and wish that as we continue to negotiate, all the rights…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Economic SupportMy hon. Friend makes an important point. As we leave the European Union, there is an opportunity to look outwards, and the Prince of Wales is a great champion of Wales and brings…27 Feb 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe industrial strategy provides a platform for the Welsh economy to thrive, and we have been working closely with the Welsh Government to ensure that we make the most of the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe hon. Gentleman has raised an important point. I was in Japan last week when the ambassador received the news. It is necessary to recognise that this is nothing to do with…27 Feb 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Even the Welsh coach, Warren Gatland, said to Eddie Jones that he would never have travelled through Newport at that time of day because…27 Feb 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe hon. Lady has asked an important question, but Hitachi has paused the project and is maintaining the development consent order. It has not pulled the plug. When I met the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Economic SupportI do not want to pre-empt our consultation, which will go out very shortly, but I say candidly to the hon. Gentleman that he will recognise that more than £4 billion—approaching…27 Feb 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyThe hon. Lady has given some excellent examples of projects that could well gain support through the north or the mid Wales growth deal or the Swansea city deal. Those are the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDF-35 ContractsThe hon. Gentleman raises this issue on the European Union. He voted against the Prime Minister’s deal. That makes no deal far more likely. The only way to secure a smooth,…27 Feb 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Bill: Legislative ConsentThis is the first Welsh questions since the sad passing of our friend and colleague, Paul Flynn. He leaves a significant space on the Labour Back Benches. The Government are…27 Feb 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Bill: Legislative ConsentI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her question, but I would politely point out to her that Wales voted to leave the European Union in even stronger numbers than the rest of the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Economic SupportI will be voting for a deal with the European Union. The hon. Lady will have an interest in a whole range of sectors, be they agriculture or automotive, and all those sectors have…27 Feb 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Bill: Legislative ConsentThe UK Government have been open and transparent in their dealings with the Welsh Government on representation and engagement. In fact, the Welsh Government sit on the EU Exit and…27 Feb 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Bill: Legislative ConsentFirst, I do not accept the basis of the question, but the hon. Lady raises an important point. We will, of course, continue our warm, constructive and positive engagement with all…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business PreparationsSince the referendum I have been talking to stakeholders the length and breadth of Wales on the implications of EU exit. This includes the discussions I have had with my expert…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business PreparationsMy hon. Friend is a great champion of his constituency, and I have no doubt that people in Corby and east Northamptonshire will want to visit Wales regularly. This is a great…27 Feb 2019