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Alun Cairns Welsh Secretary after Stephen Crabb's promotion Alun Cairns Welsh Secretary after Stephen Crabb's promotion
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Alun Cairns has become the new Welsh Secretary after Stephen Crabb was made work and pensions secretary in the wake of Iain Duncan Smith's resignation.Alun Cairns has become the new Welsh Secretary after Stephen Crabb was made work and pensions secretary in the wake of Iain Duncan Smith's resignation.
Vale of Glamorgan MP Mr Cairns steps up from his role as under secretary of state at the Wales office which has been filled by Aberconwy MP Guto Bebb.Vale of Glamorgan MP Mr Cairns steps up from his role as under secretary of state at the Wales office which has been filled by Aberconwy MP Guto Bebb.
Prime Minister David Cameron made the announcement on Saturday.Prime Minister David Cameron made the announcement on Saturday.
Mr Duncan Smith quit on Friday over the latest planned cuts to disability benefits announced in the Budget.Mr Duncan Smith quit on Friday over the latest planned cuts to disability benefits announced in the Budget.
In a tweet, Mr Cairns said he felt "privileged" over the appointment.In a tweet, Mr Cairns said he felt "privileged" over the appointment.
He added in a statement: "This has been an extraordinary week for Wales with a City Deal for Cardiff Capital region, the doors being opened for a north Wales growth deal and negotiations for a Swansea Bay city deal.
"The Severn tolls announcement demonstrates that Wales is open for business and I am determined to keep this momentum going and deliver on these projects.
"I am privileged to accept the role as secretary of state for Wales and look forward to being a strong voice at the Cabinet table to make sure that economic growth is felt across all parts of Wales."
As the new Welsh Secretary, he will take charge of steering the next stage of Welsh devolution into law.As the new Welsh Secretary, he will take charge of steering the next stage of Welsh devolution into law.
Up until Saturday Mr Crabb had responsibility for the Wales Bill, a new law which significantly changes how the assembly works and gives it new powers.Up until Saturday Mr Crabb had responsibility for the Wales Bill, a new law which significantly changes how the assembly works and gives it new powers.
However, it has proved controversial.However, it has proved controversial.
There was an initial consensus that the model of devolution it proposes - a system which defines what is not devolved as opposed to what is - was how the assembly should be run and would help clarify its responsibilities.There was an initial consensus that the model of devolution it proposes - a system which defines what is not devolved as opposed to what is - was how the assembly should be run and would help clarify its responsibilities.
But the publication of the draft bill led to claims from First Minister Carwyn Jones, Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler and others that it actually reduces how many powers the assembly has.But the publication of the draft bill led to claims from First Minister Carwyn Jones, Presiding Officer Rosemary Butler and others that it actually reduces how many powers the assembly has.
It was criticised from all corners of the assembly, including Welsh Conservative AMs, and Mr Crabb promised changes in response.It was criticised from all corners of the assembly, including Welsh Conservative AMs, and Mr Crabb promised changes in response.
Mr Crabb also delayed the publication of the final form of the bill to go before MPs until at least May - publication that will now be the responsibility of Mr Cairns.Mr Crabb also delayed the publication of the final form of the bill to go before MPs until at least May - publication that will now be the responsibility of Mr Cairns.
It will also be Mr Cairns' job to work with the next set of AMs on the changes after the election, with some having said that the previous incarnation of the Wales Bill would not have won their consent.It will also be Mr Cairns' job to work with the next set of AMs on the changes after the election, with some having said that the previous incarnation of the Wales Bill would not have won their consent.
Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies said Mr Crabb's appointment was "just rewards" and welcomed Mr Cairns as a "tireless and effective voice for Wales".