§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with Welsh Assembly Government colleagues concerning the Sunderland Commission. [71770]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyI have regular discussions with Assembly Ministers about a range of matters affecting Wales.
The Sunderland Commission was established by the Assembly. It is therefore for the Assembly initially to respond to its recommendations.
Assembly Finance Minister, Edwina Hart has announced that there will be a wide consultation, over the summer and early autumn, on all the Commission's recommendations.