In Parliament

It is a pleasure, after only two working days in office, to close this important debate and to make my first speech to this House as Ministe

As a proud Welshman, I have a long and deep interest in such issues, and I think greater unity is the way forward.

Let me develop my points, and I will give way in a moment. My right hon.

I am grateful to my right hon. Friend, and of course I am familiar with the CRC to which he refers.

I hear the hon. Lady, and I share her sense of urgency.

I cannot, because time does not permit me to do so. I am under some pressure and I wish to deal with Members’ contributions. My hon.

It is a pleasure, after only two working days in office, to close this important debate and to make my first speech to this House as Ministe

As a proud Welshman, I have a long and deep interest in such issues, and I think greater unity is the way forward.

Let me develop my points, and I will give way in a moment. My right hon.

I am grateful to my right hon. Friend, and of course I am familiar with the CRC to which he refers.