Office of the Secretary of State for Wales Welsh Secretaryâs St Davidâs Day message Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart thanks the people of Wales for their sacrifices over the past year in his St David’s Day message. Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart has paid tribute to the people of Wales in his St David’s Day message. Highlighting the sacrifices made during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Welsh Secretary thanks front-line workers. Mr Hart also looks ahead to the year to come, highlighting the progress of the vaccine rollout and the UK Government’s plans for growth and recovery in Wales.