Lillian Jones MP: written questions
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Written questions
Economic Growth: AyrshireScotland OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 907184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support economic growth in Ayrshire.
Answer: The UK Government is investing more than £250 million in economic development and regeneration in Ayrshire including through the Regional Growth Deal, Pride in Place Programme, Local Growth Fund, and Local Regeneration Fund. We are keen to see Ayrshire fu...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: East AyrshireDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 101892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans her Department has to increase support and resources to British Transport Police on train services in East Ayrshire.
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP) play a vital role in keeping passengers and staff safe across the rail network. Their budget is set by the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) following proposals from the Force and engagement with industry and rai...
Answered 7 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordClinical TrialsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on reducing clinical trial set-up times.
Answer: Reducing clinical trial set-up times is a priority across government, and the Department of Health and Social Care and Department of Science, Innovation and Technology are working closely together to fulfil the Prime Minister’s target of achieving study s...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: Community DevelopmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, steps he is taking to support community-owned and co-operative businesses to have a leading role in high-street renewal.
Answer: Our Plan for Small Business, published in July, places high streets at the centre of economic renewal, recognising them as vital centres of growth, employment and local identity. This plan, alongside MHCLG’s Pride in Place Strategy, reflects the role of c...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to build energetics and munitions factories, particularly in Ayrshire.
Answer: We are committed to ensuring the Defence industry is a powerhouse for economic growth through strengthened industrial relationships and domestic investment. As published in the UK Defence Footprint Scotland has seen £2.1 billion of Defence spending in 202...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: ScotlandTreasuryTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 905552More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increased funding for transport on economic growth in Scotland.
Answer: At Spending Review 2025, the Department for Transport received a real-terms capital funding increase of £1.7 billion between 2023-24 and 2029-30 to support economic growth through transport infrastructure. The Scottish Government received an uplift in its...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTimber: RegulationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 903899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of differences between the EU Deforestation Regulation and UK timber regulations on timber businesses in
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues. The UK and the EU share the common commitment to tackling deforestation in supply chains. We recognise the need to take action to ensure that UK consumption of fo...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBanks and Building Societies: CreditTreasuryTabled 21 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25378More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of affordable credit provision by banks and building societies.
Answer: The Government recognises that credit, when provided responsibly, can be crucial for people facing unexpected expenses or managing their cash flow. That is why it is committed to expanding access to affordable credit, so that everyone has the opportunity ...
Answered 28 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: PassengersDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 902025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.
Answer: Improving the performance of our railways, including by delivering the biggest overhaul of the railway sector in a generation, is a top priority for this Government.I have been clear with operators and with Network Rail that I will not tolerate poor perfo...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RehabilitationMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 900608More
Question: If he will review his Department's policy on the rehabilitation of armed forces (a) personnel and (b) applicants graded as medically unfit.
Answer: The UK is a world leader in military rehabilitation and provides a comprehensive tiered rehabilitation service for Armed Forces personnel extending from the more minor to the most severe injuries. The medical entry standards for Armed Forces applicants we...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
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