Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on increasing borrowing capacity for the Welsh Government specifically to fund the M4 relief road.
Answered by Alun Cairns
I have regular discussions with the Welsh Government on a wide range of issues. The Welsh Government requested an extension to their borrowing powers to fund the M4 and I was pleased that the Chancellor was able to announce at Budget a review of the Welsh Government’s capital borrowing powers to consider whether the borrowing cap should be increased by up to £300m to support this vital project.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will publish all communications between the Wales Office and the Welsh Government on increasing borrowing capacity to fund the M4 relief road.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Welsh’s Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance wrote on 26th April to request an increase in borrowing capacity, including for the M4 project. I note that the Welsh Government has now published this letter, and I will place a copy in the Library of the House.
Following a dialogue between the UK and Welsh Governments in the intervening period, I was pleased that the Chancellor was able to announce at Budget a review of the Welsh Government’s capital borrowing powers to consider whether the borrowing cap should be increased by up to £300m to support this vital project.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many communications staff based in Wales his Department employs.
Answered by Alun Cairns
The Office of the Secretary of State for Wales employs six communications staff in Wales. The team covers external engagement, events, visits and communications.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will publish the list of invitees to the Second Severn Crossing renaming ceremony.
Answered by Alun Cairns
A list of invited guests to the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing can be seen in the enclosed table. In addition to this, Media representatives were invited by Clarence House via the Royal rota and attended the reception.
The costs that have been incurred to date as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing are detailed below. These costs reflect standard street furniture costs. All costs will be met by Highways England. These are one-off costs and no significant ongoing maintenance costs are anticipated.
Order Value | Description |
1,280.00 | SSC Lane Closures East & West 20-Mar-18 -Instruction 04: Survey Drainage Located at Avon & Gwent Abutments |
125.00 | Produce Etching Artwork for Bridge Naming Plates |
290.84 | 2156mm X 575mm Composite Aluminium Sign - Prince of Wales Bridge - On Site but not used |
562.85 | 2707mm X 875mm Composite Aluminium Sign Bi-Lingual - On Site but not used |
171.62 | 5100mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
194.50 | 4500mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
22.68 | 89mm Stainless Steel Fixing Clips - On Site but not used |
60.00 | Carriage - On Site but not used |
39.48 | Cladfix 5.5 C 38 3PT 16BW |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English Version |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English/Welsh Version |
80.00 | Carriage |
4,536.00 | VMS Sign Hire - 28 Days |
150.00 | Delivery to Second Severn Crossing Unit |
150.00 | Collection from Second Severn Crossing Unit |
180.55 | All Seasons Gazebo |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh |
24.00 | Carriage |
675.00 | Barrier Sleeves |
2,560.00 | SSC Lane Closures East 04-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 16 |
1,920.00 | SSC Lane Closures West 06-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 17 |
395.00 | Provide IPV & Driver - Install VMS Signs - Instruction 21 |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English (inc. Grass) |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh (inc. Grass) |
42.00 | Carriage |
100.00 | Lifting Beam Hire |
5,539.08 | Construction Manager |
850.00 | Hire of Rigid HIAB 26th June |
4,800.00 | Install Sign Bases |
The cost of the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing was £6,767. This event was an opportunity to highlight the important economic benefits that the withdrawal of the tolls will bring, emphasizing the opportunities for cross border working and greater cooperation between South Wales and South West England.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what costs to the public purse have been incurred as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing.
Answered by Alun Cairns
A list of invited guests to the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing can be seen in the enclosed table. In addition to this, Media representatives were invited by Clarence House via the Royal rota and attended the reception.
The costs that have been incurred to date as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing are detailed below. These costs reflect standard street furniture costs. All costs will be met by Highways England. These are one-off costs and no significant ongoing maintenance costs are anticipated.
Order Value | Description |
1,280.00 | SSC Lane Closures East & West 20-Mar-18 -Instruction 04: Survey Drainage Located at Avon & Gwent Abutments |
125.00 | Produce Etching Artwork for Bridge Naming Plates |
290.84 | 2156mm X 575mm Composite Aluminium Sign - Prince of Wales Bridge - On Site but not used |
562.85 | 2707mm X 875mm Composite Aluminium Sign Bi-Lingual - On Site but not used |
171.62 | 5100mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
194.50 | 4500mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
22.68 | 89mm Stainless Steel Fixing Clips - On Site but not used |
60.00 | Carriage - On Site but not used |
39.48 | Cladfix 5.5 C 38 3PT 16BW |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English Version |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English/Welsh Version |
80.00 | Carriage |
4,536.00 | VMS Sign Hire - 28 Days |
150.00 | Delivery to Second Severn Crossing Unit |
150.00 | Collection from Second Severn Crossing Unit |
180.55 | All Seasons Gazebo |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh |
24.00 | Carriage |
675.00 | Barrier Sleeves |
2,560.00 | SSC Lane Closures East 04-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 16 |
1,920.00 | SSC Lane Closures West 06-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 17 |
395.00 | Provide IPV & Driver - Install VMS Signs - Instruction 21 |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English (inc. Grass) |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh (inc. Grass) |
42.00 | Carriage |
100.00 | Lifting Beam Hire |
5,539.08 | Construction Manager |
850.00 | Hire of Rigid HIAB 26th June |
4,800.00 | Install Sign Bases |
The cost of the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing was £6,767. This event was an opportunity to highlight the important economic benefits that the withdrawal of the tolls will bring, emphasizing the opportunities for cross border working and greater cooperation between South Wales and South West England.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what costs to the public purse were incurred as a result of the renaming ceremony for the Second Severn Crossing.
Answered by Alun Cairns
A list of invited guests to the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing can be seen in the enclosed table. In addition to this, Media representatives were invited by Clarence House via the Royal rota and attended the reception.
The costs that have been incurred to date as a result of renaming the Second Severn Crossing are detailed below. These costs reflect standard street furniture costs. All costs will be met by Highways England. These are one-off costs and no significant ongoing maintenance costs are anticipated.
Order Value | Description |
1,280.00 | SSC Lane Closures East & West 20-Mar-18 -Instruction 04: Survey Drainage Located at Avon & Gwent Abutments |
125.00 | Produce Etching Artwork for Bridge Naming Plates |
290.84 | 2156mm X 575mm Composite Aluminium Sign - Prince of Wales Bridge - On Site but not used |
562.85 | 2707mm X 875mm Composite Aluminium Sign Bi-Lingual - On Site but not used |
171.62 | 5100mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
194.50 | 4500mm X 89mm X 3.2mm Galvanised Steel Sign Post C/W Cap - On Site but not used |
22.68 | 89mm Stainless Steel Fixing Clips - On Site but not used |
60.00 | Carriage - On Site but not used |
39.48 | Cladfix 5.5 C 38 3PT 16BW |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English Version |
2,628.43 | Plaque Measuring 1219mm X 610mm X 20mm English/Welsh Version |
80.00 | Carriage |
4,536.00 | VMS Sign Hire - 28 Days |
150.00 | Delivery to Second Severn Crossing Unit |
150.00 | Collection from Second Severn Crossing Unit |
180.55 | All Seasons Gazebo |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh |
24.00 | Carriage |
675.00 | Barrier Sleeves |
2,560.00 | SSC Lane Closures East 04-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 16 |
1,920.00 | SSC Lane Closures West 06-08-Jun-18 - Instruction 17 |
395.00 | Provide IPV & Driver - Install VMS Signs - Instruction 21 |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: English (inc. Grass) |
167.34 | 1200mm Wide X 5mm Sign - Welsh Dragon & Black Border: Welsh (inc. Grass) |
42.00 | Carriage |
100.00 | Lifting Beam Hire |
5,539.08 | Construction Manager |
850.00 | Hire of Rigid HIAB 26th June |
4,800.00 | Install Sign Bases |
The cost of the reception to mark the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing was £6,767. This event was an opportunity to highlight the important economic benefits that the withdrawal of the tolls will bring, emphasizing the opportunities for cross border working and greater cooperation between South Wales and South West England.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what representations he has received on the re-naming of the second Severn Crossing.
Answered by Alun Cairns
As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.
I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.
The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he took to seek public opinion on the re-naming of the second Severn Crossing.
Answered by Alun Cairns
As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.
I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.
The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving the second Severn Crossing a Welsh name.
Answered by Alun Cairns
As the hon Member knows, the decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing has drawn a variety of views. I have received several representations from people agreeing that it is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales.
I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household over the course of the last year.
The new name is intended to represent all Princes of Wales, past, present and future.
Asked by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
Question to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April 2018 to Questions 136835, 136834, 136836, if he will publish the correspondence between his Department and the Welsh Government, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Department for Transport and the Royal Household relating to his decision to rename the Second Severn Crossing.
Answered by Alun Cairns
My Department corresponded regularly with these organisations on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing and is collating this correspondence for publication. I will write to you when this work is completed.