Devolution
10th March 2008
Dr. Francis: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of the Welsh Assembly government on cross-border issues; and if he will make a statement. [192015]
Mr. Paul Murphy: I have regular meetings with the First Minister of the Welsh Assembly government when we use the opportunity to discuss a range of issues, including the delivery of services between Wales and England in cross-border areas.
It is important that both the UK Government and the Welsh Assembly government work in partnership to ensure that the highest standard of services are delivered to people on both sides of the border. I welcome the inquiry by the Welsh Affairs Committee into the provision of cross-border public services for Wales.
