Speeches by Jones.

“To what extent do producers share best practice when it comes to reducing farms’ environmental impact?”

“In 2018, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, or SEPA, found that almost one in five salmon farms in Scotland failed to meet the statutory environmental standards. What steps has the industry taken since then to reduce the impact of farms on local marine ecosystems?”

“Good morning. This question is for both Sarah and Sean. How can industry accelerate progress on reducing its environmental impact and improving fish welfare and mortality?”

“My next question is again to both of you. Environmental protection and animal welfare are both devolved to the Scottish Government. However, could the UK Government also be taking action to support the sector’s sustainability?”

“The first Labour Budget in 14 years delivered £4.9 billion for Scotland in Barnett consequentials—the biggest settlement since devolution, putting an end to austerity. On top of that, it confirmed £20 million for Kilmarnock in my constituency—I thank the Secretary of State for ensuring that that funding was delivered, …”

“Absolutely. Thanks very much, Secretary of State.”

“I have just one question. Why was it important for GB Energy to be headquartered in Scotland? On the back of that, it has been reported that the GB Energy Chair, Juergen Maier, will be based in Manchester and not in GB Energy’s Aberdeen headquarters. What message does that send about Scotland’s role in delivering net z…”

“Can I ask you again, Secretary of State, why Scottish council leaders were not invited to the first Council of the Nations and Regions meeting in Edinburgh? Will that continue to be the case moving forward?”

“Thank you for that additional information; that is helpful and good to know. How many people we are expecting to be getting jobs through GB Energy in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and what do we expect they will be employed to do?”

“These questions are on Brand Scotland and selling Brand Scotland to the world. In terms of the Budget that has been announced, Scotland Office received £750,000 to establish Brand Scotland. In regards to its activities, what are they and will that be set out in the strategy?”

“HMRC’s recent figures valued Scotland’s exports at £31.9 billion this year, so is the £750,000 commensurate with the existing and potential value of our Scottish exports? On the back of that as well—you have probably answered this but to be clear—the Delivering For Scotland board, you said earlier that you have had a r…”

“My final question is for the Secretary of State. The Prime Minister announced a new role of Envoy for the Nations and Regions last month. Why is this position necessary? The role is now vacant. Are there plans to fill it?”

“Okay. Thank you.”

“To the Secretary of State a question about the Council of Nations and Regions. How will the Council of Nations and Regions fit into the existing system of intergovernmental systems?”

“Tomorrow will be 1,000 days since Putin invaded Ukraine. My constituents in Kilmarnock and Loudoun have concerns about the ongoing welfare of Ukrainian civilians, so can the Secretary of State please assure my constituents that the Government will continue to offer support and aid to those in need? Will he underline ou…”

“9. What steps he has taken to increase support for Ukraine.”

“It is a pleasure to contribute to this debate on the first Labour Budget in 14 years, and particularly to mention the impacts that it will have on my constituents in Kilmarnock and Loudoun, and on Scotland as a whole. This Labour Budget delivers the largest settlement for the Scottish Government in the history of devol…”

“It is a pleasure to follow the contribution of the hon. Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin) to this debate on the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the International Committee of the Red Cross. It does not need saying how important the work of both those organisations is. I have listened to many hon. Members deli…”

“I concur with the comments regarding the late Alex Salmond. My constituent Hannah was refused entry into the RAF due to a prior anterior cruciate ligament injury, which is now fully repaired, recovered and rehabilitated. Will my hon. Friend review his Department’s policy on the rehabilitation both of armed forces perso…”