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HANSARDPublic Bodies: Buying BritishYes, that will definitely be an objective of the UK Government. As the hon. Lady knows, we take the future of the steel industry in Wales extremely seriously, and I want to ensure…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPublic Bodies: Buying BritishAbsolutely. I could not agree with my right hon. Friend more. That is one of the great benefits of leaving the European Union.26 Feb 2020HANSARDBank Holiday: 23 JuneI suppose this was inevitable in a way. My experience of businesses and residents in Wales is simple: they have an exciting future and are keen to get on with the new…26 Feb 2020HANSARDBank Holiday: 23 JuneAs this is a reserved matter and is currently not Government policy, I have no plans to discuss this with the Welsh Government.26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. The answer is yes. The answer lies in greater collaboration and co-operation across a wide range of agencies, and even those that he has…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyAs the right hon. Lady knows—she may even have been at the debate that I hosted in this Chamber where we discussed the matter into the early hours of the morning—it is undisputed…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyI have to say that, if I was a business or individual affected by the events of the last few days, the last thing I would expect to hear in this House is the politicisation of a…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyI should start by saying that, during the visits to flooded areas made last week by the Under-Secretary of State for Wales and I, we were, as one would expect, completely bowled…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyI can absolutely offer that guarantee; it is a repeat of the guarantee that has been offered by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…26 Feb 2020HANSARDWelsh EconomyThe unemployment rate in Wales is at a record low. There are 144,000 more people in work in Wales than in 2010 and 90,000 fewer workless households. The Government are committed…26 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditI think all of us, on both sides of the House, recognise that the system does not always work as well as it should. We all have casework that would indicate that. Our ongoing…26 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditUniversal credit was designed to simplify the system and ensure that payments reach those in need. We estimate that 700,000 more people will receive about £2.4 billion of…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPublic Bodies: Buying BritishI can completely agree with the right hon. Gentleman, and that opportunity is now simpler, given that we have left the EU. Our job here and with the Welsh Government is to make…26 Feb 2020HANSARDSteel IndustryThe UK Government are committed to supporting a productive, modern and vibrant steel industry in Wales. With that in mind, I have already had discussions with the Welsh Government…15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe reassurance I can give is that nothing contained in the proposals for the shared prosperity fund will in any way drive a coach and horses through the devolution settlement.15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundOn the first part of the hon. Lady’s question, our manifesto commitment was clear on that. As for the second part, my discussions with Jeremy Miles so far have been very clear…15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundOn the hon. Gentleman’s first question—there are lots of double questions going on—the answer is yes. That was in the manifesto and we made it clear. As for the second question,…15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMay I, with your patience, Mr Speaker, start by paying tribute to my right hon. Friend and predecessor? There is a saying in politics: “There is no such thing as real friends,…15 Jan 2020HANSARDWelsh LanguageMay I start by congratulating my hon. Friend on her fantastic election result? She has already brought an energy and a fizz to her part of the world, which will be appreciated…15 Jan 2020HANSARDShared Prosperity FundI have already had productive discussions with the First Minister and his colleagues. Only last week I met Jeremy Miles to discuss the UK shared prosperity fund, and I am excited…15 Jan 2020