Secretary of State for Wales
LabourMP for Cardiff East
“Let me begin by congratulating all the Welsh recipients of King’s birthday honours, which were announced over the weekend—particularly my honourable Friend the Member for Newport East (Jessica Morden). We are doing everything we can to tack…”
“The Government’s legislative programme for the second session was outlined at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 13 May. This statement provides a summary of the programme and its application to Wales. It does not include Law Comm…”
“May I send congratulations to Cardiff City on the team’s promotion at the weekend? The Government are putting Wales at the heart of our clean energy mission. Just this month, Great British Energy Nuclear signed a contract with Rolls-Royce t…”
“I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues, including economic growth and increasing economic growth in Wales. We are creating thousands of jobs across Wales, supported by our investment in nuclear power in…”
“I thank my honourable Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones) and the honourable Member for Ceredigion Preseli (Ben Lake) for proposing today’s debate, the Backbench Business Committee for granting it, and everyone who ha…”
“Wales is leading the UK’s clean energy mission and secured two major projects in the UK Government’s contracts for difference scheme last week: Erebus, which is Wales’s first floating offshore wind project in the Celtic sea, and Awel y Môr …”
“I work closely with the Welsh Government on our shared priorities, and our two Labour Governments work together for the people of Wales. This Budget delivered for Wales by investing in public services, cutting the cost of living and shrinki…”
“Economic growth is the No. 1 priority for this Government. The UK was the fastest growing economy in the G7 in the first half of this year. Wages are up, inward investment is up, inactivity is down on the year and interest rates are down. T…”
“Through the spending review, we are providing a record £22.4 billion per year on average for the Welsh Government; investing at least £445 million in Welsh rail; investing £211 million a year in local growth funding; and providing £118 mill…”
“I wish to start by paying tribute to Sir Billy Boston, the trailblazing Welsh rugby league legend who received a knighthood this week. It is fitting that Sir Billy is first recipient of a knighthood for services to rugby league, and I comme…”
“In 2024, British residents took over 7.5 million overnight trips in Wales, and during these trips they spent a total of £2.24 billion. Wales’s tourism sector is thriving, as was clear to see last month during the visit of the Under-Secretar…”
“I am sure the whole House will wish to join me in sending our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and neighbours of Joanne Penney, who was callously murdered in Talbot Green on Sunday. It is a shocking and horrific crime. We have protec…”
“I thank the Backbench Business Committee for recognising the importance of allocating time to hold this debate on Wales and Welsh affairs. I also thank my honourable Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones) and the honoura…”
“Ahead of the opening game of this year’s Six Nations in Paris on Friday evening, I know Members right across the House will want to join me in wishing the Wales team good luck in their campaign. Wales has joined a long list of other countri…”
“If I may, I first want to thank the workers and emergency responders across Wales for all their work over the weekend to protect people and property during Storm Darragh. I am sure the whole House will join me in sending condolences to the …”
“Today I can confirm that on 16 November I announced a £13 million Business Start-Up, Growth and Resilience Fund to support businesses and individuals affected by Tata Steel’s decision to transition to greener steel making.…”
“Steelmaking is key to our missions to grow the economy and deliver clean power by 2030. We are committed to providing up to £2.5 billion for steel in addition to the £500 million already earmarked for Tata to build its electric arc furnace …”
“This is my first oral questions session as Welsh Secretary, so I congratulate and welcome all Members elected to represent Welsh constituencies, particularly the 84% of those Members who sit on the Labour Benches. I also welcome the shadow …”
“Today I can confirm that on 15 August I announced the release of £13.5million in funding to support supply chain businesses and individuals affected by Tata Steel’s decision to transition to greener steelmaking.…”
“The Government’s legislative programme for the first session was outlined at the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17th July. This statement provides a summary of the programme and its application to Wales. It does not include draft …”
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