Tag: Jonathan Edwards

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-04-20.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government about the possibility of Wales hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Alun Cairns

The Wales Office continues to show its support for Wales to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. I recently met with the Commonwealth Games Council for Wales and would welcome an opportunity to explore the details of a possible bid further with the new Welsh Government after the National Assembly Elections have taken place.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-10-18.

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what assessment he has made of whether Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty is revocable once invoked.

Mr Robin Walker

We must leave in the way agreed in law by Britain and other member states, which means following the process set out in Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union. There is no precedent for a country triggering Article 50, let alone seeking to reverse such a decision. A clear majority of the electorate voted to leave the EU and we will respect the will of the people of the United Kingdom.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-01-11.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to page 53 of the Statement of Funding Policy 2015, who the recipients of expenditure on broadcasting and media bodies were in 2015.

Mr Edward Vaizey

The recipients of expenditure on broadcasting and media bodies in 2015 were: Ofcom; BFI; S4C; and the National Film and Television School.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-04-25.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of when the ban on the export of Welsh beef and lamb to the US is likely to be lifted.

George Eustice

Defra has recently submitted detailed evidence required by the US authorities. My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was recently in Washington DC to raise the importance of this agreement. We continue to press for expeditious consideration of the UK application to allow exports of UK beef and lamb to commence as soon as possible.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-10-18.

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what steps his Department is taking to protect UK industries from non-tariff barriers after the UK leaves the EU.

Mr Robin Walker

My Department is considering the full range of possible non-tariff barriers to trade across all areas of importance to the UK economy, and assessing ways in which these might be addressed.

The Government is committed to securing an agreement which will give British businesses the best possible arrangements to trade with, and operate within, the European market.

As the Prime Minister has said, the UK will remain the most passionate, consistent and convincing global advocate of free trade. We will seize the opportunities of our departure from the EU to forge a new role for the UK in the world.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-01-21.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what representations he has received from the Welsh Government in the last week on the announcement of job losses in South Wales by Tata Steel.

Anna Soubry

In the light of this announcement, we have been discussing with the Welsh Government how we can work together to ensure a sustainable and successful future for the steel industry in Wales. Officials from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills attended the first meeting of the Port Talbot Taskforce on 20th January, which was convened by the Welsh Government to develop plans to limit the impact of the job losses and support the industry further. The Welsh Government also wrote to my Rt hon Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 19th January.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-04-25.

To ask the Prime Minister, whether he discussed the ban on the export of Welsh lamb and beef to the US with President Obama during his recent visit.

Mr David Cameron

President Obama and I discussed a wide range of issues including promoting the increased free trade between the EU and US. At the same time the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was in Washington DC meeting the US Secretary of Agriculture to discuss opening the US market to the exports of UK beef and lamb.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-01-21.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she expects a new Chair for the Environment Agency to be appointed.

George Eustice

Defra has appointed Emma Howard Boyd as Acting Chairman. She will lead the Board until a permanent Chairman is recruited in due course following an open competition.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-05-04.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, whether the Government is involved in discussions with Tata UK on whether Tata UK plans to reverse the sale of some or all of its UK assets.

Anna Soubry

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Jonathan Edwards on 2016-01-21.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on Tata Steel’s recent announcement on job losses.

Stephen Crabb

The recent announcement of job losses at Port Talbot is another hammer blow to the industry and the wider South Wales economy.

I have had regular contact with the Welsh Government Minister for Economy, Science and Transport since the announcement. With the Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise, I have offered the UK Government’s full commitment to working collaboratively with the Welsh Government.

My Ministerial colleague, Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, has also accepted an invitation from the Welsh Government to be part of a High Level Task Force charged with supporting everyone affected by the job losses at Port Talbot.

Our immediate priority is to support those who have suffered job losses and to ensure the industry has a sustainable future in Wales.