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Covid-19: Co-operation with Welsh Government

Wednesday 3 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Jeff Smith asked about adopting the Welsh Government's approach for rebuilding after the crisis.
  • The Secretary of State noted the issue is UK-wide, involving companies operating nationally.
  • Co-operation between the UK and Welsh Governments is necessary for devolved areas.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jeff Smith Lab Halton
Context

The Welsh Labour Government require businesses that receive financial support to sign up to their economic contract, which includes supporting economic growth and employee health.

Question

Given the need to build back better after this crisis, does the Secretary of State agree that the Welsh Government approach should be adopted by the UK Government?

Answer from Simon Hart (Secretary of State for Wales)

The point the hon Gentleman makes is interesting, because of course a number of the companies to which he refers are UK-wide companies. It is a UK-wide issue that we are looking at, and it will require co-operation between the UK Government and the Welsh Government in the areas that are devolved and the areas that are clearly reserved. Currently, that co-operation and collaboration has been, by and large—probably eight times out of 10—as positive as the hon Gentleman would hope, and as businesses and individuals would hope.

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