Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the effect on Wales of the confidence and supply agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The agreement is about delivering for the whole of the United Kingdom so we can get on with our plan to get the best Brexit deal for our country and create an economy that works for everyone.
It is part of the Government’s commitment to support growth across all parts of the UK which includes commitments to investment in City Deals in Wales and the introduction of a Barnett floor to provide Welsh Government with a fair level funding for the long term.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what his policy is on the need for legislative consent from the National Assembly for Wales in relation to the Repeal Bill announced in the Queen's Speech 2017.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Repeal Bill affects the powers of the devolved institutions in Wales and legislates in devolved areas. The Government will therefore seek the consent of the National Assembly for Wales. We would like everyone to come together in support of this legislation which is crucial to delivering the referendum outcome.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to ensure that Wales gets the best possible deal when the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Wales Office is working closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union and other government departments as well as with the Welsh Government and stakeholders in Wales to ensure we deliver the best EU exit deal for Wales and for the rest of the United Kingdom.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues to ensure that matters relating to Wales are included in the negotiations to leave the EU.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Wales Office is working closely with the Department for Exiting the European Union and other government departments as well as with the Welsh Government and stakeholders in Wales to ensure we deliver the best EU exit deal for Wales and for the rest of the United Kingdom.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the proposals on the UK leaving the EU in the Welsh Government's paper Securing Wales' Future.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Welsh Government’s white paper Securing Wales’ Future was discussed by UK Government and Welsh Government Ministers at the February meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee (European Negotiations) and official level discussions followed that.
The Welsh Government and the UK Government share many common aims, including securing the freest possible trade access to the EU and ensuring that our immigration system continues to allow us to recruit the brightest and the best from around the world. We remain committed to positive and productive engagement with the Welsh Government to deliver an EU exit that works for Wales.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether any additional legislative competencies will be devolved to the National Assembly for Wales as a consequence of Britain leaving the EU.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Government expects that there will be a significant increase in the powers devolved to the National Assembly for Wales as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Government plans to (a) introduce new or (b) amend existing legislation on the collection of tolls on the Severn Bridge.
Answered by Jesse Norman
The Government consulted on future tolls at the Severn Bridges from January to March this year. We have listened carefully and will announce next steps in due course.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Department for Transport:
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to cease collection of tolls for the Severn Bridges.
Answered by Jesse Norman
The Government consulted on future tolls at the Severn Bridges from January to March this year. We have listened carefully and will announce next steps in due course.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when he plans to respond to the Hendry Review.
Answered by Lord Harrington of Watford
The Government is currently assessing the recommendations of the Hendry Review and will publish a response in due course.
Asked by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the report of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel will be published.
Answered by Nick Hurd
The Panel has advised on its website (https://www.danielmorganpanel.independent.gov.uk/) that further material has been received which needs to be considered and that it expects to finalise its report in 2018, but that this remains under review. As outlined in the Terms of Reference, the Independent Panel will present its final Report to the Home Secretary who will make arrangements for its publication to Parliament.