Powys' two MPs played an historic role today after taking part in the first Prime Ministers Questions and Welsh Questions via video link.

It was the first time in the House of Commons’ 700-year history that MPs were given the opportunity to quiz ministers virtually and the first time in the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales’ 55-year history that Welsh Questions has been held partly on Welsh soil.

Craig Williams, Conservative MP for Montgomeryshire, asked a question to Welsh Office Minister David TC Davies about the deployment of soldiers to Wales in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Brecon and Radnorshire MP Fay Jones tweeted that she was "excited" to take part before speaking to the House of Commons.

She asked at PMQs: "I am extremely proud that Brecon is the home of the army in Wales and as the Ministry of Defence ponders the future of the Brecon Barracks will the Foreign Secretary join me in thanking the army for setting up the joint command so quickly and for working so hard."

Dominic Raab, the Prime Minister's stand in while he recovers from coronavirus symptoms, replied: "Our servicemen and women have worked tirelessly to build hospitals, drive the ambulances and deliver the PPE where it needs it most along with the other key workers, we pay tribute to the fact that it is the UK armed forces in all four corners of the United Kingdom who are helping to deliver and get this country through the coronavirus challenge."

Earlier today, Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart took questions from MPs from his home in Pembrokeshire, the first time in UK Parliamentary history that proceedings took place remotely.

He said:"The UK Government has told people to work from home where possible during the coronavirus outbreak and it is right that the work of the UK Parliament is also carried out differently during these unprecedented times.

"That means continuing to respect social distancing measures and using other methods, including video conferencing, to communicate with colleagues.

"These changes will ensure that Parliament can continue to operate while slowing the spread of the virus, protecting the NHS and saving lives."