Jonathan Evans MP, Chairman of the Welsh Conservative Party, has warmly welcomed the appointment of the Rt Hon Stephen Crabb MP as the new Secretary of State for Wales.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Evans stated, "I am delighted to welcome Stephen Crabb, MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire, as the new Secretary of State for Wales. I am sure that Stephen will make an outstanding contribution to David Cameron's Cabinet and will be an excellent champion for Wales.
"On behalf of the Conservative Party in Wales I would also like to put on record our thanks to David Jones MP, for the impressive and tireless work he has carried out over the past two years as our Secretary of State."