Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, which people and organisations were consulted on renaming the Second Severn Crossing.

Over the course of the last year, I have corresponded regularly with the Welsh Government, The Prime Minister’s Office, the Department for Transport and with the Royal Household on the proposal to rename the Second Severn Crossing. There have been no costs incurred to rename the bridge to date. Plans to commemorate the renaming are still being explored, with details to be released at a later date.

The announcement is a fitting tribute to His Royal Highness in a year that sees him mark 60 years as The Prince of Wales. Welsh Government Economy Secretary, Ken Skates, has confirmed the Welsh Government’s support and commented that changing the name of the Second Severn Crossing to the Prince of Wales Bridge is supported by "many people in Wales".

Through his extensive charity work and support for Welsh business and enterprise His Royal Highness has given decades of continued, dedicated service to our nation.

Renaming a landmark that is both iconic and symbolic of the vital link between Wales and England is a fitting way to formally recognise his commitment to Wales and the UK as the Prince of Wales.