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Commons · Question 5995 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Wales Office · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussion she had with the Welsh Government on the potential devolution of decision making on UK Government funded R&D grants in Wales.

Answer

Answered by Jo Stevens, 9 Jun 2026

I am committed to working closely with the Welsh Government on innovation and economic growth. On 20 May, I held my first call with the new First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth. I made clear the benefit of both the UK and Welsh Governments working tog...