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Discussions with the Welsh Government since 2021 Senedd Election

Wednesday 19 May 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Prime Minister spoke with the First Minister of Wales shortly after the 2021 Senedd election.
  • An invitation to meet the new Minister for the Economy in Wales has been extended.
  • Discussions have taken place between UK and Welsh officials to address policy obstacles like freeports.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Crabb Con
Wales
Context

Following the 2021 Senedd election, there is a need to understand the current relationship and dialogue between UK and Welsh Governments.

Question

What discussions he has had with the Welsh Government since the 2021 Senedd election?

Answer from Simon Hart

My right hon Friend the Prime Minister spoke with the First Minister shortly after the election result. I have extended an invitation to meet the new Minister for the Economy. We have had calls with the First Minister and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster last week, and another one is due this evening.

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Q2 Stephen Crabb Con
Wales Business & Trade
Context

The recent election results indicate a preference for collaboration over independence in Wales. The success of the vaccination programme suggests such cooperation can be effective, prompting questions about unblocking policies like freeports.

Question

Given that the success of the vaccination programme shows that this can be done, what needs to happen now to unblock other important policies such as freeports, which are stuck between the UK and Welsh Governments?

Answer from Simon Hart

My right hon Friend is spot on; we have had considerable, really enthusiastic interest in the freeport programme from across the whole of Wales—it will bring 15,000 jobs and it is a manifesto commitment—and the only obstacle standing between us and delivering it is currently the Welsh Government. I am determined to work collaboratively, as we have said before, to get this over the line, and any pressure that anybody in this House can bring to bear to help us achieve that will be very welcome.

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Not addressed: The answer does not provide concrete steps or commitments for resolving the freeports policy issue beyond expressing determination to collaborate.

How: Working Collaboratively, Determined

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