I Was Shocked My Predecessor Had Not Done Any Work On the Referendum Question. I Want to See What I Can Do to Progress It, and Make It Happen ; New Welsh Secretary Sparks War of Words with Power Vote Claims

Western Mail › May 15, 2010

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NEW Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan yesterday described her "shock" that her Labour predecessor Peter Hain had not done more to secure a referendum on new powers for the National Assembly.

Speaking on her first visit to Wales since taking up the Cabinet post, Ms Gillan pledged to meet at least once a month with First Minister Carwyn Jones.

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I Was Shocked My Predecessor Had Not Done Any Work On the Referendum Question. I Want to See What I Can Do to Progress It, and Make It Happen ; New Welsh Secretary Sparks War of Words with Power Vote Claims

She staged a brief photo-call with Conservative leader in the Assembly, Nick Bourne, and Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams.

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are in coalition in Westminster, but Ms Williams was quick to point out there is no such deal in the Assembly.

The formal atmosphere and c...

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