Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect on Wales of the UK leaving the EU.
Answered by Alun Cairns
Leaving the EU offers us an opportunity to forge a new role for the UK in the world.
I am in regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that Wales remains at the heart of our negotiation strategy. As the Government has made clear, we are working to ensure that the UK’s exit from the EU serves the interests of the whole country.
Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, which agreed EU directives have not yet been transposed directly into UK law; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Alun Cairns
Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force. During this period the Government will continue to negotiate, implement and apply EU legislation.
There are no EU directives within the Wales Office’s responsibilities.
Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to promote the use of credit unions in the work of his Department; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Stephen Crabb
I refer the hon Member to the answer given by my hon Friend, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Harriett Baldwin) on 2 November 2015.
Asked by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the (a) highest and (b) lowest full-time equivalent salary paid by his Department in (i) 2010-11, (ii) 2011-12, (iii) 2012-13, (iv) 2013-14 and (v) 2014-15; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The following figures (which include allowances) are all full-time equivalent salaries. As the Wales Office has a relatively small staff complement, to protect the confidentiality of individuals, the highest and lowest full-time equivalent salaries are shown via reference to a range.
2010-11:
Highest (FTE): £80,000 - £85,000
Lowest (FTE): £10,000 - £15,000
2011-12:
Highest (FTE): £80,000 - £85,000
Lowest (FTE): £10,000 - £15,000
2012-13:
Highest (FTE): £80,000 - £85,000
Lowest (FTE): £10,000 - £15,000
2013-14:
Highest (FTE): £80,000 - £85,000
Lowest (FTE): £10,000 - £15,000
2014-15:
Highest (FTE): £80,000 - £85,000
Lowest (FTE): £10,000 - £15,000