0:00:00 > 0:00:07Order, order. Motion for an unopposed return, minister to move.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09Thank you. Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales. Lauren
0:00:09 > 0:00:20Smith.Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns. Before I answer the
0:00:20 > 0:00:24first question I conveyed the thoughts and prayers of the whole
0:00:24 > 0:00:27house to the family and community in Wales after the tragic fire earlier
0:00:27 > 0:00:34this week. With permission I will answer questions one, four and 15
0:00:34 > 0:00:37together. The government is delivering the biggest investment
0:00:37 > 0:00:41programme in over a century. The weight Western modernisation
0:00:41 > 0:00:46programme includes five on £7 billion of investment in new trains.
0:00:46 > 0:00:51-- great Western. It will cut times by 15 minutes and will make South
0:00:51 > 0:00:53Wales more attractive for investment and bring significant benefits to
0:00:53 > 0:01:02the economy and passengers.Lauren Smith.Can I associate myself with
0:01:02 > 0:01:04the Secretary of State's comments and offer my deepest condolences?
0:01:04 > 0:01:08The decision not to go ahead with electrifying the mainline to Swansea
0:01:08 > 0:01:13has been a bitter blow for South Wales. My constituency in Nantwich
0:01:13 > 0:01:17is less than 20 miles away from North Wales. Many constituents have
0:01:17 > 0:01:21written to me and asked what steps the Government are taking to
0:01:21 > 0:01:25electrify the North Wales coastline. Can they give me clarification
0:01:25 > 0:01:33today?Mr Speaker, the honourable lady raises an interesting question
0:01:33 > 0:01:38and will be aware of the responses and advances in technology which
0:01:38 > 0:01:41mean electrifying Cardiff and Swansea would not say passengers
0:01:41 > 0:01:45significant journey times. She makes an interesting point related to
0:01:45 > 0:01:49North Wales and I hope she is aware of the £43 million of signalling
0:01:49 > 0:01:52improvement which has taken place in North Wales to improve speed and
0:01:52 > 0:01:59reliability on the line. Also the crew hub offers great potential to
0:01:59 > 0:02:02bring HS2 benefit, which is the UK major rail investment programme to
0:02:02 > 0:02:09North Wales and the North of England.Liz twist. What will the
0:02:09 > 0:02:15secretary of state be doing to create a more competitive and cost
0:02:15 > 0:02:22effective environment for rail infrastructure in Wales?There is a
0:02:22 > 0:02:26major multi-billion pound investment programme which is benefiting
0:02:26 > 0:02:30railway journeys and passengers in Wales. The Public Accounts Committee
0:02:30 > 0:02:35earlier this year asked for a reassessment of the elect vacation
0:02:35 > 0:02:40programme on a state-by-state basis. That is what we did and that is why
0:02:40 > 0:02:43we are using the latest advancements in technology to make sure
0:02:43 > 0:02:47passengers in Swansea and West Wales gets the benefit of the most modern
0:02:47 > 0:02:52trains in the network immediately, rather than waiting for the
0:02:52 > 0:02:58traditional technology of electrified trains only.On the 16th
0:02:58 > 0:03:01of May the transport secretary said electrification was definitely
0:03:01 > 0:03:05happening and he wanted an end to smelly diesel trains. There was
0:03:05 > 0:03:09disappointment on the 20th of July when it was cancelled from Cardiff -
0:03:09 > 0:03:13Swansea and the Midland Mainline. Ministers cited new technology
0:03:13 > 0:03:17making a letter vacation unnecessary. Can you satisfy the
0:03:17 > 0:03:21House that this is not a cynical broken promise by outlining what
0:03:21 > 0:03:25breakthroughs were made after the closure of the ballot boxes?One of
0:03:25 > 0:03:29the strong advocates for a letter vacation was Professor Mark Barry.
0:03:29 > 0:03:36He said the mood neutralised the case. He made an interesting point
0:03:36 > 0:03:42in relation to diesel trains. These trains will be using the latest and
0:03:42 > 0:03:47most environmentally friendly diesel generators on the trains. The
0:03:47 > 0:03:51maximum speed which can be retrieved between Cardiff and Swansea can even
0:03:51 > 0:03:56be exceeded with the latest trains. -- achieved. It demonstrates the
0:03:56 > 0:04:06flexibility.Antoinette sandbag. The benefit of the station rely on five
0:04:06 > 0:04:09trains per hour to deliver improvements not only to my
0:04:09 > 0:04:13constituents but in North Wales. What is the Secretary of State doing
0:04:13 > 0:04:18to support that case?I am grateful for the question. The Secretary of
0:04:18 > 0:04:25State for Transport, I regularly meet and discuss the range of
0:04:25 > 0:04:28infrastructure programmes taking place in Wales, but also the way the
0:04:28 > 0:04:33network works by the harbour and the potential it offers not only for her
0:04:33 > 0:04:39constituency but also North Wales by bringing the benefit of rail to crew
0:04:39 > 0:04:45which will benefit North Wales as well.As a former member of the
0:04:45 > 0:04:50Public accounts committee, when the recommendations were come up with in
0:04:50 > 0:04:53every I am pleased they had been sighted. Will he agree that any
0:04:53 > 0:04:58future litigation needs to be based on robust assessment and the trains
0:04:58 > 0:05:01he is proposing to Swansea are exactly what most parts of the
0:05:01 > 0:05:05network including Pinilla -- Plymouth and Torbay will be getting
0:05:05 > 0:05:13anyway?He makes a logical and helpful point. He recognises we are
0:05:13 > 0:05:16using the latest technology, offering more capacity and much
0:05:16 > 0:05:23faster trains. These are a major benefit for Swansea and West Wales.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Criticising the decision to use the latest technology to Swansea does
0:05:26 > 0:05:31nothing more than undermine investment in the city itself.
0:05:31 > 0:05:37Geraint Davies.A letter vacation from London to Cardiff will save 15
0:05:37 > 0:05:42minutes. The new Swansea Metro proposal will save 30 minutes
0:05:42 > 0:05:46journey time between Cardiff and Swansea. The city deal will create
0:05:46 > 0:05:5210,000 more jobs and more passenger demand. Will he look again at the
0:05:52 > 0:05:58business case for an electrified Swansea Metro between Swansea and
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Cardiff, to provide an environmentally friendly a stronger
0:06:00 > 0:06:02future which will offset the negative impact of HS2 in South
0:06:02 > 0:06:10Wales?Clearly the Swansea Metro is a different proposal. But I am keen
0:06:10 > 0:06:15to meet with Professor Mark Barry to discuss the potential. That is an
0:06:15 > 0:06:18interesting addition to a wide ranging debate. There are also
0:06:18 > 0:06:23proposals where we can improve train frequency going to Carmarthen and
0:06:23 > 0:06:27Pembroke because at the moment passengers from West Wales will
0:06:27 > 0:06:31often drive to Port Talbot to get onto the train. I think a more
0:06:31 > 0:06:35imaginative solution can become about and I think the Metro is an
0:06:35 > 0:06:38additional solution that can be considered in part of that debate.
0:06:38 > 0:06:44Mr Stephen Dowty.The Secretary of State will be aware that along with
0:06:44 > 0:06:46a deep concern about failure to electrify beyond Cardiff there is
0:06:46 > 0:06:52also concern great Western Railway will not of a bilingual service on
0:06:52 > 0:06:56the mainline service operating into Wales. As he had a discussion about
0:06:56 > 0:06:59that? Other companies have been offering a bilingual service even
0:06:59 > 0:07:03though they go between Wales and England.I have noticed the public
0:07:03 > 0:07:07statements which have been made by the Welsh government. As the
0:07:07 > 0:07:12comments the honourable member has made. I suggest he raises it with
0:07:12 > 0:07:18first great Western, Riva are also changing it and it is a matter for
0:07:18 > 0:07:23the operators, but I think it is a positive oppose all.Jessica Morden.
0:07:23 > 0:07:32-- proposal. Can I also associate myself with the condolences paid by
0:07:32 > 0:07:34the secretary of state by those affected by the fire? Our thoughts
0:07:34 > 0:07:39are with them. Does he agree with the leader of the Welsh Conservative
0:07:39 > 0:07:43party, who this week said electrification of the line to
0:07:43 > 0:07:47Swansea would be beneficial to Wales and should still take place? He said
0:07:47 > 0:07:52he has not given up the ghost of fighting that campaign. Can I assure
0:07:52 > 0:07:57the Secretary of State on this side of the House neither have we.Mr
0:07:57 > 0:08:01Speaker I would hope the honourable member would recognise we are using
0:08:01 > 0:08:04the latest technology with more capacity and faster trains that will
0:08:04 > 0:08:10go to Swansea. She needs to look at the 15 minute savings which were
0:08:10 > 0:08:13originally going to be between Swansea and Paddington and they will
0:08:13 > 0:08:18also be a 15 minute savings still under the bimodal trains. We are
0:08:18 > 0:08:24bringing about the most modern technology with bimodal trains on
0:08:24 > 0:08:27the network now rather than waiting a couple of years with the
0:08:27 > 0:08:33destruction it would bring Swansea in the process.Jonathan Edwards.--
0:08:33 > 0:08:38disruption. It would cost over £100 billion. 15 billion, HS3 and over 13
0:08:38 > 0:08:43billion for crossrail two. It is a scandal the Government broke the
0:08:43 > 0:08:47promise to electrify to Swansea despite it only costing 400 million.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50Considering the peril of the British Government is it not the case the
0:08:50 > 0:08:53only way to make sure Wales gets its fair share of investment is to
0:08:53 > 0:08:59devolve full responsibility for rail infrastructure?I am surprised by
0:08:59 > 0:09:04the tone of the member is taking. Bimodal trains would be able to
0:09:04 > 0:09:09improve the connectivity to his constituency and West Wales. Under
0:09:09 > 0:09:14the former proposal of electric only trains into Swansea, his
0:09:14 > 0:09:18constituency would not benefit from that. But of course the network in
0:09:18 > 0:09:22Wales is part of the UK network. When he compares the spending, he
0:09:22 > 0:09:29should think of a logical basis. He has been supportive of the curve in
0:09:29 > 0:09:32England but which would bring major benefit for North Wales into
0:09:32 > 0:09:41Liverpool as a network.Immensely grateful.Thank you, Mr Speaker. The
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues
0:09:43 > 0:09:46on a range of UK investment projects including the proposed expansion of
0:09:46 > 0:09:51Heathrow airport. Estimates suggest the Heathrow proposed expansion
0:09:51 > 0:09:55would require 370,000 tonnes of UK steel, securing 700 British steel
0:09:55 > 0:10:01job. Welcome news for community such as Port Talbot.As well as benefit
0:10:01 > 0:10:04to Wales construction related to the expansion of Heathrow, does my
0:10:04 > 0:10:07honourable friend agree there are also opportunities for what industry
0:10:07 > 0:10:10to support the ongoing operation of Heathrow when expansion has
0:10:10 > 0:10:16completed? As my constituents do in nearby Glasgow airport?I agree with
0:10:16 > 0:10:19my honourable friend. The opportunities for Wales and the
0:10:19 > 0:10:24Welsh supply chain is significant. The Welsh office is working with
0:10:24 > 0:10:29government to make sure that we have round table discussions and we meet
0:10:29 > 0:10:33in Wales and South Wales and North Wales soap was companies can be in a
0:10:33 > 0:10:40position to benefit from the investment in Heathrow.
0:10:40 > 0:10:43Airport more important than ever so will the Minister join me in
0:10:43 > 0:10:48congratulating the Welsh Government in order to sink Cardiff airport,
0:10:48 > 0:10:54which has led to a great increase in passenger numbers.-- input a single
0:10:54 > 0:10:59Cardiff airport.The Wales Office is very proud of the involvement we had
0:10:59 > 0:11:06in relation to the decision to have a direct flight from Cardiff airport
0:11:06 > 0:11:13by Qatar. You are right about the importance of hub airport. We have
0:11:13 > 0:11:17had a meeting recently about the possibility of direct flights from
0:11:17 > 0:11:24Liverpool into Heathrow, Wood -- which would be significant for the
0:11:24 > 0:11:28connectivity of Wales.Can he keep up pressure on his colleagues to
0:11:28 > 0:11:35give slots to the distant regions in the north and in Wales.I agree with
0:11:35 > 0:11:40my honourable friend. The importance of hub airport is understood by
0:11:40 > 0:11:44businesses across the UK and it is imperative that we have regular
0:11:44 > 0:11:48flights into Heathrow, one of the reasons why we need the expansion of
0:11:48 > 0:11:52Heathrow. This expansion will be good for the UK and regional
0:11:52 > 0:11:57economies, were connectivity into a major hub airport such as Heathrow
0:11:57 > 0:12:03will be beneficial for our local economies.The trade unions and
0:12:03 > 0:12:06local authorities support these extra £2 billion worth of investment
0:12:06 > 0:12:12that the Heathrow expansion will bring. But it depends on two things.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15The extension of HS2 and also a final decision on Heathrow. When
0:12:15 > 0:12:22will this happen?The honourable gentleman X an important point. This
0:12:22 > 0:12:27decision will be forthcoming soon. -- makes an important point. I would
0:12:27 > 0:12:32agree entirely on drums of the Mike Warren. There is a new opportunity
0:12:32 > 0:12:42for north woods. -- north Wales. This is something we have been
0:12:42 > 0:12:53involved in.Questionable tree, please. -- question I will answer
0:12:53 > 0:12:56questions we and six together.I hold regular discussions with
0:12:56 > 0:13:01Government departments and the worst Government in Wales. We have
0:13:01 > 0:13:13invested in the new. -- and the Welsh Government. 100,000 investment
0:13:13 > 0:13:17in important and innovative new infrastructure. The UK's first
0:13:17 > 0:13:24energy positive office, creating more energy than it uses.Lasting
0:13:24 > 0:13:29economic success on the comes from a long-term approach to major
0:13:29 > 0:13:34decisions economic. This is why it is great to see that the Welsh
0:13:34 > 0:13:35Liberal Government supports investment in infrastructure. And
0:13:35 > 0:13:44that the Government -- a Labour Government works with the future. --
0:13:44 > 0:13:52the Welsh Labour Government.The honourable Lady raises an
0:13:52 > 0:13:57interesting point. I regret to say that probably shows that she doesn't
0:13:57 > 0:14:01understand the relationship between the Wales Office and Welsh
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Government. It's there to say that infrastructure investment in roads
0:14:03 > 0:14:09depends upon partnership approach -- in Wales depends upon partnership.
0:14:09 > 0:14:22This is why we have crucial examples of cooperation.As with many
0:14:22 > 0:14:26constituencies across Wales, we saw huge benefits from European
0:14:26 > 0:14:31structural funds. There is currently great uncertainty about the future.
0:14:31 > 0:14:35Can you assure the house that the level of financial benefits we
0:14:35 > 0:14:38currently enjoy from structural funds will be replicated when we
0:14:38 > 0:14:45leave the EU?The gentleman raises a point about structural funds. The
0:14:45 > 0:14:48reality is that structural funds in Wales doesn't make the difference we
0:14:48 > 0:14:55anticipated. Communities such as yours will want it and long-term
0:14:55 > 0:15:03jobs, the type that I sought when I visited. This is exactly what the
0:15:03 > 0:15:10economy needs in South Wales.The excellent history of Parliament
0:15:10 > 0:15:13website yesterday posted a link to a bill to build a new bridge at
0:15:13 > 0:15:24Chepstow. Does my friend agree with me that we need a change to M4 as
0:15:24 > 0:15:32well?It is disappointing that we are still waiting for a relief wrote
0:15:32 > 0:15:37for Newport. The Government is going for a new consultation. It is
0:15:37 > 0:15:41important that we see action sooner than later on the relief road for
0:15:41 > 0:15:47Newport.I'm pleased that the minister mentioned the north Wales".
0:15:47 > 0:15:57Its -- it is ten years since the last action, the introduction of an
0:15:57 > 0:16:01hourly service. Does he agree with everybody else in north Wales that
0:16:01 > 0:16:05it's high time that this step change is repeated by the reproduction of
0:16:05 > 0:16:11the north Wales call spread and better transport services across the
0:16:11 > 0:16:23border. -- north Wales growth rate. This was on -- has worked on this is
0:16:23 > 0:16:27appreciated. This was a key priority, cross-border connectivity
0:16:27 > 0:16:35is crucial. We need to improve transport links. Whether by road or
0:16:35 > 0:16:40rail.And you very much. I would like to add my condolences and those
0:16:40 > 0:16:45of the side of the host of those affected by the heartbreaking
0:16:45 > 0:16:52tragedy. Mr Speaker, Wales is one of the many areas in Europe who have
0:16:52 > 0:16:59received EU structural funds to help improve infrastructure. After 2020,
0:16:59 > 0:17:04will Wales receive the same level of funding as the comparative regions
0:17:04 > 0:17:11of Europe will there be a reduction in funding to Wales by this
0:17:11 > 0:17:13Conservative Government?The honourable gentleman raises the
0:17:13 > 0:17:17question about structural funds as if they were a success story in
0:17:17 > 0:17:22Wales. They were a failure in Wales. Our comparative economic performance
0:17:22 > 0:17:29fell. This Government is committed to a UK chip with Verity -- Shared
0:17:29 > 0:17:36Prosperity Fund. Rather than being wasted than the way that the Welsh
0:17:36 > 0:17:40Government wasted funds over the past 18 years.I'm afraid that the
0:17:40 > 0:17:44gentleman did not answer my question. There is a lack of clarity
0:17:44 > 0:17:50of what will happen after 2020 in Wales. I thank you for a meeting
0:17:50 > 0:17:58with me to discuss these issues. Can you convene a meeting with the Wales
0:17:58 > 0:18:02team, the shadow Wales team and the ties of the striker to sort this out
0:18:02 > 0:18:07so that there is absolute clarity for the people of Wales on this
0:18:07 > 0:18:13issue? And the Chancellor -- and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.This
0:18:13 > 0:18:17meeting has to be at the right time. The key thing in a context of
0:18:17 > 0:18:24structural funding is a strategic approach across north Wales, this
0:18:24 > 0:18:29was not possible when we had structural funds. We have an
0:18:29 > 0:18:33opportunity to have a strategic approach across north Wales which
0:18:33 > 0:18:41will be supported by a sheer duty prosperity fund in due course. -- a
0:18:41 > 0:18:44shared UK prosperity fund.Wilson made a great place to invest. As we
0:18:44 > 0:18:50leave the EU, we will continue to support existing relationships and
0:18:50 > 0:18:55work to attract new projects and work closely with the Department of
0:18:55 > 0:18:58International trade to deliver this. The secretary of State will note
0:18:58 > 0:19:02that the Welsh Liberal Government is successful in attracting businesses
0:19:02 > 0:19:09such as Aston Martin. This could be at risk if there is a new deal
0:19:09 > 0:19:16Brexit. What does the Secretary of State plan to do to reassure the
0:19:16 > 0:19:20business community that Wales is open for business?The honourable
0:19:20 > 0:19:28member is applicable right, Wales is a great place to invest. 95% of the
0:19:28 > 0:19:34projects that came last year were supported and facilitated by the
0:19:34 > 0:19:40Department for International Trade. I've been to Qatar, Japan, I be
0:19:40 > 0:19:42encouraged by the optimism and flexibility that the Welsh economy
0:19:42 > 0:19:52can bring.Mr Gerry Mautner.Can the Minister provide assurance that the
0:19:52 > 0:19:57important markets that he visited, Japan and Qatar, are committed to
0:19:57 > 0:20:01the current international business links with Wales? What plans do they
0:20:01 > 0:20:08have to expand?Mr Speaker, as a mentioned, I'm encouraged by the
0:20:08 > 0:20:15interest and commitment. Japanese companies by tradition made
0:20:15 > 0:20:23long-term investments. The first was in 1973, Sony. They have committed
0:20:23 > 0:20:29to remaining longer.We have a lot of noisy private conversations
0:20:29 > 0:20:34taking place but I think it's important to listen to the products
0:20:34 > 0:20:46of the secretary's meditations.Ever poured sort that there was a decline
0:20:46 > 0:20:52in 44% this year. What will it take the Secretary of State to admit that
0:20:52 > 0:20:57the only way to protect jobs and wages is to maintain economic things
0:20:57 > 0:21:01with the EU and staying in the single market and customs union
0:21:01 > 0:21:06permanently?Mr Speaker, as I mentioned, last year was another
0:21:06 > 0:21:10successful year. 85 projects came to Wales, creating thousands of new
0:21:10 > 0:21:18jobs. Exports to the EU were increased by 15%, exports outside
0:21:18 > 0:21:22the EU increased by 20%. This demonstrates the great flexibility
0:21:22 > 0:21:27of businesses in Wales, keen to explore new opportunities exiting
0:21:27 > 0:21:33the EU brings.For a meaningful vote on the final deal to be meaningful
0:21:33 > 0:21:40we must not allow Parliament to be able to condemn the UK to a notable
0:21:40 > 0:21:44scenario, should that final deal proved unsatisfactory. Would it not
0:21:44 > 0:21:53be more prudent to explore any problems around Article 50, to
0:21:53 > 0:21:57appease businesses around Wales and avoid damaging cliff edge?I hope
0:21:57 > 0:22:00the honourable lady will degrade reassurances that we are doing
0:22:00 > 0:22:06everything we can to make sure that the whole of the UK is getting a
0:22:06 > 0:22:13good deal. -- will take reassurances. We must prepare for
0:22:13 > 0:22:18all outcomes and every eventuality because we need to preserve the
0:22:18 > 0:22:24integrity of the UK market and making it the most of new
0:22:24 > 0:22:28opportunities as leaving the EU. Will the Secretary of State in
0:22:28 > 0:22:34Qureshi Department of trade to give a higher priority to Wales as part
0:22:34 > 0:22:39of the Government's efforts to bring prosperity to all of the corners of
0:22:39 > 0:22:43the UK.I'm grateful for the question and I think the Department
0:22:43 > 0:22:47for International Trade is already doing that but there's almost always
0:22:47 > 0:22:55more we can do. I met with the First Minister on Friday to consider the
0:22:55 > 0:22:59paper as well as the new opportunities. The establishment of
0:22:59 > 0:23:03UK border trade, including stronger sedition from Wales as an important
0:23:03 > 0:23:12part of that work.Thank you, Mr Speaker. Since the referendum the
0:23:12 > 0:23:15Secretary of State and I have discussed the impact of the UK's
0:23:15 > 0:23:21exit from the EU across Wales. We have met farming unions, businesses,
0:23:21 > 0:23:30universities. And you exit panel -- a panel will take place on Monday.
0:23:30 > 0:23:37Does my right honourable friend agreed me that this has to go even
0:23:37 > 0:23:40further as negotiations continue? Will encourage other Cabinet
0:23:40 > 0:23:47ministers to come to Wales to hear the views of Welsh businesses,
0:23:47 > 0:23:50farmers and universities first-hand? Thank you for the question, he is a
0:23:50 > 0:23:55champion for the agricultural industry and this is no surprise
0:23:55 > 0:23:58given the constituency he represents. Discussions with farming
0:23:58 > 0:24:03unions will intensify and the Secretary of State for International
0:24:03 > 0:24:16Development will be in Wales this week.Silvino Louro. -- Elven Nolan.
0:24:16 > 0:24:26Horner put gentleman, he discovers a new his popularity every day.On a
0:24:26 > 0:24:34number of occasions I have asked for the importance of Irish trade in my
0:24:34 > 0:24:41constituency. Last week, a company from Ireland suggested a new written
0:24:41 > 0:24:46to Holland and Britain. Stakeholders in my constituency are concerned
0:24:46 > 0:24:54about this. When is the UK Government going to wake up? -- a
0:24:54 > 0:25:02new route to Belgium and Holland circumnavigating Britain.The
0:25:02 > 0:25:05Secretary of State for Wales visited the port with you. These concerns
0:25:05 > 0:25:09have been heard in the Wales Office and we have met with businesses, I
0:25:09 > 0:25:18can assure you that our intention is to ensure a frictionless border in
0:25:18 > 0:25:24Holyhead as in Northern Ireland. Dozens of academic staff from across
0:25:24 > 0:25:33Europe have been vital to the excess of our institutions in Wales. What
0:25:33 > 0:25:35discussions has a miniature had with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that
0:25:35 > 0:25:47arrangements according to student visas do not change? -- discussions
0:25:47 > 0:25:54has the Minister had.I've visited Bangor and Aberystwyth University.
0:25:54 > 0:26:00These issues were discussed. We are in constant discussion with other
0:26:00 > 0:26:04departments concerning this. Including a matter of EU visas.Mr
0:26:04 > 0:26:10Speaker, can I welcome the fact that the UK and above the ministrations
0:26:10 > 0:26:19agreed the principles on which of the common frameworks will be
0:26:19 > 0:26:22constructed, particularly the businesses and farmers unions of
0:26:22 > 0:26:26Wales. Can I encourage him to continue with this, the more
0:26:26 > 0:26:29exchanges with devolved administrations so we can get
0:26:29 > 0:26:37agreement on how the common frameworks should be established?
0:26:37 > 0:26:43Can the Minister's reply exceed a sentence?I agree with how important
0:26:43 > 0:26:47it is to go on and have deep engagements with these
0:26:47 > 0:27:02organisations. I hold regular conversations on matters relating to
0:27:02 > 0:27:13the UK leaving the EU.Number 13, I think.Martyn Day. Thank you,
0:27:13 > 0:27:17following the last joint ministerial committee between the Welsh Scottish
0:27:17 > 0:27:25and UK governments, I'd set of principles was published. -- a set
0:27:25 > 0:27:32of principles were spotless. Can the ministers give an update on what
0:27:32 > 0:27:38tangible actions have been taken to institute these principles?Mr
0:27:38 > 0:27:41Speaker, there are 64 areas of the war and Herceptin with the Welsh
0:27:41 > 0:27:46Government and 111 relating to Scotland. A lot of technical work is
0:27:46 > 0:27:50ongoing between officials in the Scottish Government and Russia
0:27:50 > 0:27:53Government and the UK administration. Many functions
0:27:53 > 0:28:02beneath that. -- and Welsh Government. The powers are returning
0:28:02 > 0:28:07from the UK to the EU and we are talking about this.Will you, like
0:28:07 > 0:28:16the Scottish Secretary, promise the Welsh Government a promised bonanza
0:28:16 > 0:28:23-- a powers bonanza?64 areas that are being worked on and we want to
0:28:23 > 0:28:27move forward with the powers of the Scottish Government as well as the
0:28:27 > 0:28:31Welsh Government can be extended. We need to maintain the integrity of
0:28:31 > 0:28:36the UK market. We must member that everything must suit business.
0:28:36 > 0:28:38Businesses in Scotland will need