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Jonathan Edwards Excerpts
Monday 29th April 2024

(6 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Damian Hinds Portrait Damian Hinds
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I know we have corresponded on this recently, and I know my right hon. Friend is taking a close personal interest and has been involved directly and personally in multiple cases. In my most recent letter—I am not sure if it will have arrived yet—I have said that we will as a Department work with her.

Jonathan Edwards Portrait Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (Ind)
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I thank the Secretary of State and the shadow Secretary of State for their comments about the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in my constituency last week. There is obviously now a criminal investigation ongoing and a charge of attempted murder, so it would not be wise to speculate, but as education is devolved in Wales, will the Secretary of State pledge to work with the Welsh Government to ensure safety measures, following the various investigations having completed their work?

Gillian Keegan Portrait Gillian Keegan
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Yes, and I can assure the hon. Gentleman that I am always willing and ready to work with anyone from the devolved Administrations.