Government Reshuffle

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:25 pm on 17 June 2003.

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Photo of Nigel Evans Nigel Evans Shadow Secretary of State for Wales 2:25, 17 June 2003

I am interested in the hon. Gentleman's response. The early-day motion that he signed stated:

"That this House believes that the Secretary of State for Wales performs a vital role in the government of the United Kingdom; and further believes that this office should be retained as an individual cabinet post".

Clearly, that is not the case. There is one person doing two jobs. The Lord Chancellor takes partial responsibility for Wales. The hon. Gentleman should read early-day motions before he signs them, because since the reshuffle he has clearly changed his mind.