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From The Rt Hon David Jones
  • 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

  • Commission on Devolution in Wales: publication of report

    Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones, informs the House that the Silk Commission has published a report on Part 1 of its remit.

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

  • Governments reach new agreement on Welsh funding

    A joint statement outlining new commitments on funding in Wales has been published today by the UK Government and the Welsh Government.

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

  • Cardiff secures £11.9 million broadband investment

    The economy of Cardiff is set to get a boost with the announcement today of a £11.9 million investment in the city’s broadband.

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

  • Welsh Office minister at Director of the Year Awards

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for WalesSpeech to IoD Wales Inaugural Director of the Year Awards at the Institute of Directors, London. Thursday 7th April 2011 Thank…

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