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Written Question
Devolution: Wales
Friday 24th July 2026

Asked by: Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many meetings have taken place between the UK and Welsh governments since May 8 2026.

Answered by Lord Katz - Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

Since the formation of the new Welsh Government after the Senedd election in May 2026, UK Government ministers have engaged with their Welsh Government counterparts on matters within their areas of responsibility. This includes the Prime Minister’s initial engagement with the First Minister of Wales following his appointment on 20 July. The newly appointed Secretary of State for Wales will also have an early conversation with the First Minister.

The UK Government publishes an intergovernmental relations dashboard on GOV.UK detailing the number of ministerial meetings between the governments. Data for the number of meetings during the first two quarters of 2026 will be published in due course.

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15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
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One of 119 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 129 Noes - 188
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13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 117 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 142 Noes - 138
Division Vote (Lords)
13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 145 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 239
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Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 134 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 29 Jun 2026
Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026

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23 Jun 2026 - Carbon Budget Order 2026 - View Vote Context
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One of 56 Conservative Aye votes vs 1 Conservative No votes
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