Public Affairs

Wales Office

Secretary of State for Wales
The Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP

Leads on:

 

Overall Strategic direction
Assembly liaison
Constitutional Issues
Major Acts of Parliament (such as Government of Wales Act)
Elections (Assembly, Parliamentary and Local)
Referendum
Economy Finance and Business
Foreign Affairs including interaction with the EU
Public Appointments
Environment and Energy
Welsh Language and Royal Matters
Defence

 

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
David Jones MP
Assists the Secretary of State for Wales in ensuring that the interests of Wales are recognised.

 
Leads on:

 

Regional Development
Welfare
Benefits and Pensions
Health
Education and Skills
Transport
Rural Affairs
Communication
Television
Local Government and Housing
Law and Order