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HANSARDMid-Wales Growth DealAs the hon. Gentleman will know, I am quite a fan of the potential benefits of the western rail access to Heathrow, which could unlock more growth and opportunities across the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDMid-Wales Growth DealThat is certainly an invite any Wales Office Minister would find hard to refuse; we will try to co-ordinate. It is vital that the mid-Wales growth deal focuses on sectors such as…26 Jun 2019HANSARDAssembly Members: Diplomatic SupportWe will always provide the extensive network of FCO posts abroad and the good offices of the Department for International Trade to support representations from devolved areas, but…26 Jun 2019HANSARDAssembly Members: Diplomatic SupportThe UK Government’s extensive network of diplomatic staff regularly provides support to Welsh Ministers for overseas visits relating to devolved matters. However, we will not…26 Jun 2019HANSARDMid-Wales Growth DealI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for the constructive approach he has taken to working with all partners involved in the mid-Wales growth deal. My ministerial colleague in the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceI am sure the hon. Gentleman will be pleased to know that there are ongoing discussions with the Irish Government to ensure that whatever scenario there is for Brexit, there will…26 Jun 2019HANSARDAssembly Members: Diplomatic SupportI am pleased to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s experience. As I have said, we will always look to provide support to promote the success of Wales and the success of this United…26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceWe will decide on the future of the UK shared prosperity fund, which I touched on earlier, through consultation and through the comprehensive spending review later this year. What…26 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyWe continue to work on the shape of the UK shared prosperity fund that will come forward after Britain leaves the European Union. We look forward to providing more information in…26 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyIt is worth saying that Ford has said that the decision is not linked to Brexit; if Opposition Members are interested in the views of Ford, it said to vote for the deal on Friday…26 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyI am afraid I do not recognise that description, given that the National Infrastructure Commission supported our decision. It is worth noting that the tidal lagoon project would…26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceI recognise the strength with which the hon. Gentleman has put forward his constituents’ case. Roads and highways are obviously in the devolved space, but I would certainly be…26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceWe 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 ensuring…26 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial StrategyWe continue to work closely with colleagues across both the UK and Welsh Governments to ensure that the industrial strategy continues to deliver for Wales. We have already made…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI will now move on—I am conscious of the time I have been going on for—to amendment 6, which is on the similar theme of having a report. Again, I appreciate the intention behind…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillThe Delivery Authority and Sponsor Body will be required to adhere to any legislation that has been passed in this place. Members have touched on disability issues and heritage…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. To be clear, the Bill is about setting up the governance framework. I can reassure him that once the Sponsor Body is…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillJust to clarify, the amendments cover only the external members, not the parliamentary members, so parliamentary members will be appointed in the usual way and will not transfer…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillIt is always a joy to hear another expert on the history of this building. We have some concerns about the wording—not the thrust—of what my hon. Friend the Member for East…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillIn Walsall, perhaps?19 Jun 2019