Archive: News releases
Welsh Secretary welcomes Peacocks buy-out
22 February 2012 | News releases
Responding to the news that fashion retailer Peacocks has been sold out of administration to Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said: “I am pleased that a buyer has been found for Peacocks. This will give the company a sustainable way forward and thousands of jobs will be safeguarded. This buy-out signals a fresh start for the company and many [...]
Wales Office Minister visits ‘inspiring’ Penarth Pavilion restoration
20 February 2012 | News releases
Wales Office Minister, David Jones today visited Penarth Pier Pavilion to view the important restoration work being carried out on the Victorian building. The Pavilion, which has been closed to visitors for over a decade, is undergoing a £3.9m redevelopment which will transform the building into a cultural and educational hub for the community. Once [...]
Wales Office Minister meets Gwent Special Constabulary Volunteers
20 February 2012 | News releases
Wales Office Minister, David Jones today visited the Gwent Police Special Constabulary, a valuable team of volunteer police officers who support Gwent Police in protecting and reassuring the community. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Jones said: “I’ve been extremely impressed by the inspirational team of Special Constables in Gwent, who commit at least 16 hours [...]
Construction Business Benefits of Olympics 2012
16 February 2012 | News releases
The Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed the report announced yesterday by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, requesting the chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), Sir John Armitt, to draw up an action plan to share the lessons of the Olympic Park’s on-time-on budget building programme. Companies from Wales have been successful [...]
‘A Shakespearian treasure – with a Welsh twist’
15 February 2012 | News releases
Wales Office Minister David Jones has today [15th February] lent his support to Theatr Clwyd Cymru following his visit to the company’s production of ‘As You Like It’ in Mold last night. The show, directed by Terry Hands, is recognised as one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy pieces and also stars Torchwood/The Syndicate actor Kai [...]
Welsh Secretary welcomes fall in unemployment: Labour Market Statistics published today
15 February 2012 | News releases
The Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has welcomed today’s (15th February) Labour Market Statistics, which show that employment levels in Wales have increased and unemployment levels decreased slightly. The Welsh Secretary said she hoped the UK and Welsh Governments would continue to work together to boost jobs and growth in Wales. The ILO [...]
North Wales Pipe Works Welcomed by Welsh Secretary
13 February 2012 | News releases
Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the announcement that approval has been given to replace a vital pipeline which provides energy security to thousands of households in North Wales. Energy Minister, Charles Hendry has today approved the plans for Wales and West Utilities to construct a 22 kilometre gas pipeline from [...]
‘A Welsh welcome is hard to beat’
10 February 2012 | News releases
The Secretary of State for Wales has offered her congratulations to owners of the Wrexham-based pub The Bridge End Inn, who have scooped the title ‘CAMRA Pub of the Year’ after just two and a half years of being open. The Ruabon Bridge End Inn is run by Landlord Peter McGivern and his son Matthew, [...]
Coastal Towns Regeneration Fund Welcomed by Wales Office Minister
9 February 2012 | News releases
Wales Office Minister, David Jones is urging Wales’s much-loved seaside towns to capitalise on the opportunity to reinvigorate their surroundings and apply for their share of a £24m fund launched today by Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles. The Coastal Communities Fund has been created to provide struggling coastal communities all across the UK with the funding [...]
Wales Office Minister Supports Event to Celebrate First Wales Tourism Week
9 February 2012 | News releases, Uncategorized
David Jones, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Wales, is today (9 February) hosting a Parliamentary reception to help draw attention to the significant economic contribution of the tourism and hospitality industry to the Welsh economy. This is the first year Wales has had a stand alone celebration running from 27 February to 4 [...]