Commission on Devolution in Wales

Part of Bill Presented – in the House of Commons at 4:24 pm on 3 November 2011.

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Photo of Owen Smith Owen Smith Labour, Pontypridd 4:24, 3 November 2011

The hon. Gentleman and his colleagues call for accuracy in the context in which we set our remarks about the public spending cuts in Wales, but should they not set themselves the same standards when discussing the profundity of the long-term, systemic economic problems facing Wales, which are reflected in our once again qualifying for objective 1 funding? I profoundly regret that, as I am sure he does, but the fact that we qualify shows how deep seated the problems are.