Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Dec 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"One of the findings of our Select Committee report last week on this issue was that the Government have really stepped up their communication with Welsh businesses ahead of the end of the transition period, which is very welcome. The new money that the Government have announced for Welsh ports, …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Asked by:
Stephen Crabb (Conservative - Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Question
to the Wales Office:
What recent assessment he has made of the prospects for the Welsh economy.
Answered by David T C Davies
In line with many other economies around the world, the coronavirus is having a negative impact on the Welsh economy. However, the UK Government is committed to creating opportunities for investment and growth to ensure our recovery is as swift as possible. Our City and Growth deals, with around £800 million worth of investment, as well as our Freeports initiative will help ensure we emerge from this pandemic with a strong and vibrant economy.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 14 Oct 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Like me, the Secretary of State will have welcomed the vision set out by the Prime Minister last week for expanding renewable energy and, importantly, the commitment to boosting floating offshore wind power, which represents such a big opportunity for us in Wales. May I ask him if he would …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 30th September 2020
Asked by:
Stephen Crabb (Conservative - Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Question
to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment he has made of the legislative competence of Welsh Government to issue procurement advice notes regarding foreign countries.
Answered by Lord Hart of Tenby
Procurement undertaken by devolved Welsh authorities is a devolved matter and it is therefore the responsibility of the Welsh Government to provide procurement advice in respect of these authorities. In doing so it should ensure compliance with domestic law and should not erect barriers to trade by excluding some of the world’s largest companies from bidding for contracts with devolved bodies in Wales.
I have not discussed the implementation of the Procurement Advice Note on public bodies with Welsh Government.
Written Question
Wednesday 30th September 2020
Asked by:
Stephen Crabb (Conservative - Preseli Pembrokeshire)
Question
to the Wales Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the implementation of the Procurement Advice Note on public bodies divesting from foreign countries.
Answered by Lord Hart of Tenby
Procurement undertaken by devolved Welsh authorities is a devolved matter and it is therefore the responsibility of the Welsh Government to provide procurement advice in respect of these authorities. In doing so it should ensure compliance with domestic law and should not erect barriers to trade by excluding some of the world’s largest companies from bidding for contracts with devolved bodies in Wales.
I have not discussed the implementation of the Procurement Advice Note on public bodies with Welsh Government.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"The Minister will be aware of the news overnight that Hitachi has decided to pull out of the project to build the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station on Anglesey—a project that is not only of strategic importance to the Welsh economy but will help the UK to meet its net …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
" What steps his Department is taking to support economic recovery in Wales as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased. ..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Jul 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"Wales desperately needs new projects to deliver growth and better quality work, so may I ask my hon. Friend if he will look at the proposals coming from the joint venture based in Pembrokeshire between Total and Simply Blue Energy for deploying floating offshore wind technology in the Celtic sea? …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Jun 2020
Oral Answers to Questions
"The furloughing scheme has been a lifeline for businesses in every corner of the United Kingdom and demonstrates the strength and the value of our Union, but with the scheme becoming co-financing in August, could I ask my right hon. Friend urgently to discuss with the Chancellor the need for …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 27 Feb 2020
Welsh Affairs
"The Secretary of State is making an important point about Wales’s potential contribution towards meeting renewable energy targets. Does he agree that one of the big constraints we face in Wales is grid capacity? I know that he has not been long in the job, but has he had a …..."Stephen Crabb - View Speech
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