How many MP surgeries have ministers in her Department had with MPs since January 2025.
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How many MP surgeries have ministers in her Department had with MPs since January 2025.
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What recent discussions she has had with stakeholders on Welsh livestock numbers.
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What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on tertiary education finances in Wales.
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What steps she is taking to help mitigate the potential impact of extreme temperatures in Wales.
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When she last met with representatives of the glass sector to discuss the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Whether (a) her Department and (b) the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs is informed when Welsh Government ministers meet foreign diplomats; whether permission is sought for such meetings; and whether (i) her Department and (ii) the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs are informed of the content of those meetings.
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What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on their meetings with foreign ambassadors.
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How many MP surgeries have Ministers in her Department had with MPs since July 2024.
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What consideration has there been to promote BS 30480 Suicide and the Workplace standard in Wales.
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What meetings she has held with farmers in Wales since January 2026.
Since becoming Secretary of State for Wales, I have met with key stakeholders from across Wales including within the agricultural sector. I am responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Wales Office’s work and apportion ministerial responsibil...
How many civil servants in her Department worked (a) from home and (b) remotely every week since January 2026.
The Wales Office does not centrally collect or hold data on the number of civil servants working from home or remotely. Office attendance is monitored locally by line managers, who are responsible for ensuring compliance with the minimum 60% attendance ex...
How many civil servants in the Department work from the office in every week since January 2026.
Central data on Civil Service Headquarters (HQ) occupancy is collected and published quarterly on GOV.UK for all HQ buildings of Whitehall Departments. The data for the period since January 2026 can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications...
How often civil servants in her Department have worked from the office every week since January 2025.
Central data on Civil Service Headquarters (HQ) occupancy is collected and published quarterly on GOV.UK for all HQ buildings of Whitehall Departments. The data for the period from January 2025 can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/...
What meetings she has held with representatives of the glass manufacturing industry to discuss the potential impact of the Welsh Government's Deposit Return Scheme, due to be introduced in 2027.
UK Government officials engaged extensively with key trade associations and representatives of the glass packaging sector both prior to and following the decision to grant a UK Internal Market Act exclusion for the Welsh Government’s Deposit Return Scheme...
What discussions she has had with the Welsh tourism industry on the potential impact of the Welsh Government's tourism levy.
I have regular discussions with members of the business community in Wales. The Welsh tourism sector is thriving. In 2024, British residents alone took over 7 million overnight trips in Wales. The Welsh Government’s Visitor Levy could raise up to £33 mill...
What correspondence she and officials in her Department have had with the Welsh Government since 8 May 2026.
My Department and I have been in regular contact with the Welsh Government concerning a range of issues since 8 May 2026.
What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the ‘Future of TV Distribution’ stakeholder forum and the potential impact of its decision making on Wales.
I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of matters. The lead department on this matter, DCMS, established the Future of TV Distribution stakeholder forum which took views from a range of broadcasters active in Wales, including S4C, t...
What discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the use of cross-border treatments to reduce waiting times for glaucoma care and the associated risk of irreversible sight loss.
Whilst Health is a devolved matter, I have regular engagement with colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care and Welsh Government. Ministers and officials work closely with their counterparts through established intergovernmental structures, including the Interministerial Group for Health. Both the UK and Welsh Governments support improvements in patient access and drive down waiting lists as a key priority. NHS England and Wales jointly published a Statement of Values and Principles for cross-border healthcare which sets a clear expectation that patients living in defined border areas should receive care without delay or administrative burden, with the aim of delivering faster, improved and more equitable health outcomes for all patients.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of patient travel requirements for cross-border ophthalmology care on levels of treatment refusal and delayed care.
Whilst Health is a devolved matter, I have regular engagement with colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care and Welsh Government. Ministers and officials work closely with their counterparts through established intergovernmental structures, including the Interministerial Group for Health. Both the UK and Welsh Governments support improvements in patient access and drive down waiting lists as a key priority. NHS England and Wales jointly published a Statement of Values and Principles for cross-border healthcare which sets a clear expectation that patients living in defined border areas should receive care without delay or administrative burden, with the aim of delivering faster, improved and more equitable health outcomes for all patients.
With reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment, of 17 February 2026, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales on risk and delivery responsibility for the seven new stations.
The Wales Rail Board has developed its long-term vision for rail enhancement investment in Wales, which was published last week by Transport for Wales as part of its document titled ‘Today, Tomorrow, Together: A Vision for Wales across Wales and Borders’.The Wales Rail Board is an intergovernmental board that will oversee the delivery of this pipeline of projects. Its membership includes the Wales Office, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Welsh Government and Transport for Wales.Further information can be found on GOV.UK at: Prime Minister announces seven new stations and major rail funding commitment - GOV.UK