Written questions by Gemmell.

What progress has been made regarding the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

Awaiting answer.

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on defence investment in Ayrshire.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in Ayrshire in accessing opportunities from free trade deals.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to improve nuclear investment in Ayrshire.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress her Department has made on negotiations on the British Council loan; and whether the British Council plans to close any offices.

I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 26 March (HWCS1470).

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of attacks on Christian and Muslim sites in Jerusalem; and what diplomatic steps she is

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 14 April in response to Questions 124030-34.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of aid entering Gaza on a daily basis; and what steps her Department is taking to increase the flow of aid.

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 9 June, where - in setting out the action being taken by the UK in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza - she said that barely half the level of the 4,200 trucks ...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for its G20 leadership.

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, inve...

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, inve...

What steps his Department is taking to support businesses to create well-paid jobs.

Through our modern industrial strategy, we’re backing businesses to create well-paid jobs across the UK. We’re investing in skills through apprenticeships, technical colleges and regional training programmes to help every area grow. Our global partnerships are delivering real results - the recent US State Visit will create over 15,000 jobs, our renewed India partnership nearly 7,000 and the Regional Investment Summit has unlocked £10 billion and 1,000 new jobs driving prosperity nationwide.

What assessment he has made of the role of new nuclear in supporting a clean energy transition.

Nuclear power will play a central role in our future clean power system, providing clean, homegrown baseload power to the grid. I am delighted that today we have announced £14.2bn of support for Sizewell C and that Rolls Royce are the winners of the SMR competition, and I look forward to laying this out in full to the House shortly.

Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of the life sciences manufacturing sector.

At the Budget, the Chancellor unveiled the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, which will provide up to £520 million to secure major life sciences manufacturing investments across the UK. The scheme is now open to applications.My Department is wo...

What progress his Department has made on the Ayrshire Growth Deal.

The Scotland Office is working closely with local partners and the Scottish Government to deliver for the people of Ayrshire through the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal.As part of this, my department is supporting a programme review of the Deal in order...

Communities and Local Government, what her planned timetable is for decisions for awards under the Community Ownership Fund Round 4.

This Government is committed empowering communities with a strong new ‘right to buy’ beloved community assets, such as empty shops, pubs and community spaces. We will make further announcements in due course.