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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 May 2021
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" If he will make an assessment of the effect of the outcome of the 2021 Senedd election on the economy in Wales. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 19 May 2021
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"I am concerned that one of the first priorities of the Welsh Government seems to be a universal basic income. Is my right hon. Friend aware of the debates that I took part in at the Council of Europe, in which the idea was completely rubbished?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Feb 2016
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"13. Does the Minister share my view that a prime mover behind rebalancing the economy is the sense of fairness? Does he agree that the action taken by the Government in freeing generations of people in constituencies throughout Wales is about making the best use of their talents? [Interruption...."
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Written Question
Welfare State: Wales
Wednesday 17th June 2015

Asked by: John Howell (Conservative - Henley)

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the effect of welfare reform on employment levels in Wales.

Answered by Stephen Crabb

Welfare reform is working in Wales and people are seizing the opportunity to support themselves through hard work. Since 2010, we have seen over 54,000 fewer people claiming out of work benefits and employment increase by 61,000.


Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2014
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"9. What discussions he had with business leaders at the recent Newport investment summit...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2014
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"Did my right hon. Friend discuss with business leaders the fact that there were 79 foreign direct investment projects in Wales in 2013-14, the highest level in 24 years?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jun 2012
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"8. What discussions she has had with ministerial colleagues and others on the residential construction industry in Wales...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jun 2012
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"Does my hon. Friend share my concern that the approach to planning and building regulations being adopted by the Labour Welsh Government is having an adverse effect on the construction industry in Wales?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Nov 2011
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"Does my right hon. Friend share my regret that it is almost impossible—[Interruption.]..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Nov 2011
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"Does my right hon. Friend share my regret that it is almost impossible to answer the question about cross-border implications, because there are no details other than the location and sectors for the Welsh enterprise zones?..."
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