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Sue Gray Report
Wednesday 25th May 2022

(2 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Davies Portrait Dr James Davies (Vale of Clwyd) (Con)
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9. What discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the potential effect on the levelling-up agenda of proposals to increase the size of the Senedd.

Danny Kruger Portrait Danny Kruger (Devizes) (Con)
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13. What discussions his Department has had with the Welsh Government on the potential effect on the levelling-up agenda of proposals to increase the size of the Senedd.

Simon Hart Portrait The Secretary of State for Wales (Simon Hart)
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I have had no discussions with the Welsh Government on the proposals.

James Davies Portrait Dr Davies
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What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the proposed changes to the voting system at Cardiff Bay and the potential impact on democratic representation?

Simon Hart Portrait Simon Hart
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It is mystifying that this proposal was announced on the same day as the Queen’s Speech. It will impose a £100 million burden on Welsh taxpayers and demolish a voting system that has served us well for years, and there has been no consultation with any voters at all. Even the Lib Dems describe it as a stitch-up.

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