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From Secretary of State for Wales
  • Welsh Secretary supports ‘super prison’ coming to North Wales

    David Jones has welcomed today’s announcement that North Wales is a potential location for a new prison for more than 2,000 prisoners.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh government commits to North Wales rail electrification

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones today welcomed the commitment to North Wales rail electrification.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Network Rail’s modernisation plan for Wales

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has welcomed a £1 billion investment in Wales's rail network over the next 5 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes DCMS plans to cut Red Tape

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport today set out plans to deregulate certain forms of entertainment licensing in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones MP looks back on 2012 and identifies opportunities for 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary appoints Guto Bebb as Welsh Language advisor

    The Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has today appointed Guto Bebb MP to advise the Wales Office on Welsh language issues. The Wales…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boost for unemployed young people with Youth Contract extension

    Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones is urging businesses across Wales to use the scheme to help ease youth unemployment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes Airbus AirAsia aircraft order

    David Jones joined the Prime Minister David Cameron in Broughton, North Wales to welcome a new order for 100 more aircraft.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary: Welsh economy on the right track

    Economic statistics published today show that the Welsh economy is continuing to show positive signs of recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary: nuclear supply chain to bring new opportunities to Welsh businesses

    The nuclear supply chain action plan and Hitachi's Wylfa B nuclear reactor on Anglesey mean new opportunities for businesses in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary: Virgin Rail Group deal ‘reassuring’ for North Wales passengers

    Today’s announcement that Virgin Trains will continue to run on the West Coast Mainline will reassure people in North Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Autumn Statement

    Chancellor's measures are set to drive growth forward in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Economy top of agenda at Business Advisory Group meeting

    The performance of the Welsh economy was the focal point of discussions of a group of representatives of Welsh businesses today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary hails “fantastic community effort” after floods

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones visited flood stricken areas in North Wales today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes publication of Energy Bill

    David Jones welcomed the publication of the Energy Bill, with regard to consumers in Wales and Welsh energyintensive industries.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary statement in response to TATA Steel announcement

    David Jones responds to announcement regarding job losses across Tata Steel operations in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary ‘committed’ to rail electrification

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones will reaffirm his commitment to rail electrification at Llandudno meeting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary at North Wales rail electrification meeting

    Llandudno meeting makes a business case for electrification of the railway line from Holyhead to Crewe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Welsh Secretary: byelaws judgement statement

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones made a statement on the Supreme Court's judgement on byelaw making procedures in Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK government welcomes report on Welsh fiscal devolution

    The Commission on Devolution in Wales (the ‘Silk Commission’) is recommending the devolution of certain fiscal powers to Wales.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government