Speeches by Jones.

“I rise to speak in this important debate as we address the challenge of modernising fuel sources and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. I declare my interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the wood panel industry. The transition to net zero in aviation is not just a climate imperative but an in…”

“Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. While I welcome this fantastic announcement, Scotland will unfortunately not benefit due to the SNP’s ideological block on nuclear power, blocking billions in investment and thousands of well-paid secure Scottish jobs and blocking growth across our Scottish communities. Does my right hon. Fr…”

“I welcome the Minister’s statement to the House and the steps the UK Government are taking thus far. The humanitarian assistance must not be obstructed, politicised or treated as a threat. What concrete steps are the UK Government taking to ensure that aid reaches all areas of Gaza without further delay or interference…”

“Given the serious concerns about national security, can the Minister confirm that his Department has consulted on this issue with UK and allied intelligent agencies, including those of the USA? Can he say whether a full national security review will be conducted before any planning decision is taken?”

“Last Friday, I visited Kilmarnock football club to witness the signing of the armed forces covenant next to its award-winning memorial garden. It was both a pleasure and an honour to see the club’s continued commitment to our veterans, and its acknowledgement of those who lost their lives in the service of our country.…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers, and to speak in this debate. I put on the record that I am the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the wood panel industry. Our global forests are not just the world’s lungs but help to manage the worst effects of climate change. They lock in carbon…”

“I thank the Defence Secretary for his statement. It is clear that Russia’s aggression undermines our security right here at home in the UK. Does he agree that the outcome of this war matters deeply to every one of our constituents across the country?”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss, and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for securing this important debate. The Hughes report makes for grim reading, as we have to read about the twin scandals of sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. Both scandals have one thing in common: the lack of pr…”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison, and I thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this important debate. I associate myself with the comments regarding Christina McKelvie MSP. I stand here today to address a crisis that has devastated lives, families and communities a…”

“Sorry, I must go on—other people want to speak. I know that the Labour Government want to do the right thing. It is in our Labour values to right wrongs and injustices such as sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. But I urge my right hon. and hon. Friends and the Government to do more and to look to change the culture in G…”

“In your view, what should GB Energy’s role be in respect of the oil and gas sector and in supporting its transition?”

“For me, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a landmark opportunity to improve health outcomes for people in my constituency of Kilmarnock and Loudoun, as well as people across the whole United Kingdom. Almost 80,000 people die each year from smoking-related illness, and many of my constituents have told me they wish that the…”

“I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on those points. While some argue that vapes may be less harmful than smoking tobacco products, our new generation should not be encouraged to become dependent on the addictive effects of nicotine. This Bill does exactly the right thing in giving the Secretary of State the power t…”

“I congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing to the House this important debate on the resettlement of Ukrainians. Does he agree that not only local authorities and businesses across Scotland welcomed Ukrainians, but families opened their doors and welcomed Ukrainians into their homes? It was an absolutely fantastic thing…”

“You just answered my substantive question, but I have another one. Is there a risk of investment in clean power going overseas if the UK and Scottish Governments fail to maximise Scotland’s potential?”

“What could we learn from other countries about how to best manage a transition from fossil fuels to clean power?”

“Finally—and you just touched on it there, Hebe, but I will ask it anyway—how can GB Energy successfully crowd in private investment in clean energy?”

“Good morning. This is to both Louise and Hebe. What engagement have you had to date, if any, with GB Energy?”

“The UK Government’s cut to winter fuel payments resulted in a £160 million cut to Scotland’s block grant. Now, the Scottish Government state that they had no prior consultation from the UK Government on the winter fuel payment restrictions and that they were notified only on the day of the announcement. What notice wer…”

“Secretary of State, how much notice are the Scottish Government giving regarding changes to spending that will affect the annual block grant?”