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Letters from the Solicitor General Michael Ellis QC MP to Jeremy Miles AC/AM and Elin Jones AC.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales became responsible for some of the taxes paid in Wales in April 2018, with additional powers coming into effect in April 2019.
The Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns has expressed confidence ahead of further talks with the Welsh Government on delivering a successful exit from the European Union.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns statement to mark the 20th anniversary of the vote for the creation of a National Assembly for Wales (18 September 2017).
He joins DExEU to take responsibility for managing the department’s overall policy and legislative agenda.
The Solicitor General spoke to Public Law Wales on the role of the Law Officers on Devolution and Bills
Welsh politics needs to move on from dated policy arguments about national differences to concentrate on delivery, Alun Cairns has said.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Alun Cairns tells the Capita devolution conference in Cardiff that it is time to concentrate on delivery, not powers
As we invest billions in transport, Welsh businesses are already benefiting.
"It is time to settle the constitutional debate in Wales for the long term"
Stephen Crabb today (27 May) said the Queen’s Speech will strengthen Wales’ place within the UK and put working people centre-stage.
Stephen Crabb: "The Queen's Speech from a One Nation Government will take forward the St David's Day Agreement."
Stephen Crabb: "We need to stick to our long-term economic plan so that people across Wales can feel the benefits of the economic recovery."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Ahead of the 2015 Budget, we set out how the UK government has helped hard working people, businesses and local communities across Wales.
Further reforms offer opportunity for Welsh firms as over a quarter of UK government procurement now with small and medium businesses.
Baroness Randerson today (12 March) urged young people in Wales to get an apprenticeship during a tour of Airbus’s factory in Wales.
Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb gave the Institute of Welsh Politics annual lecture at Aberystwyth University.
Stephen Crabb: "We're helping hundreds of people to climb onto the housing ladder"
David Cameron today announced a new model of devolution for Wales, new powers to the Welsh Assembly and protection of the level of funding for Wales.
The UK Government has published the St David's Day agreement which provides a blueprint to create a more stable, clearer and long lasting Welsh devolution settlement.
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