Questions
Oral questions: Transport
“8. What steps she is taking to support the delivery of mass transit systems.…”
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Lillian Jones
LabourMP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun
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Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“For 23 years, I proudly served in Scotland’s NHS, working alongside dedicated hard-working brilliant nurses. Under the SNP Government, those very nurses are paying higher income tax than colleagues anywhere else in the UK. Does the Secretar…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“I was delighted to be able to congratulate Auchinleck Talbot football club from my constituency on their recent remarkable achievement in winning the Scottish junior cup for a record 15th time. They came from behind to defeat their Ayrshire…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Scotland
“7. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues through the Pride in Place programme to support regeneration in Scotland.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Middle East: Economic Response
“I am proud that this Government are backing British industry, from ceramics to British steel, in today’s announcement. Will my right honourable Friend look at possible measures to support the UK wood and timber sector? It is facing challeng…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“According to a CBI report published in 2025, the contribution of the wood panel industry to the UK economy was £1.1 billion gross value added. Given that significant contribution, will my right honourable Friend make time for a debate on ho…”
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Debate
Defence Readiness
“Does the right honourable Member agree that there should be a national SEND programme for armed forces children throughout the United Kingdom to support them in changing schools so often?…”
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Debate
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth
“I welcome the King’s Speech and the Government’s focus on backing business to drive economic growth across every part of the United Kingdom. I declare my interest at the outset as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for the wood …”
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Questions
Oral questions: Treasury
“12. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department’s policies of the final report of the Covid Counter-fraud Commissioner, published on 9 December 2025.…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Chinese Embassy
“I appreciate the limitations on what the Minister can and cannot say, but in the light of the publication of unredacted plans for the Chinese embassy, will the Government and the security services look again at whether it would be appropria…”
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Legislation
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
“Could the right honourable Lady tell me why the US and the Five Eyes have backed this deal?…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Defence
“9. What steps he is taking to increase the number of cadets.…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“The SNP Government have awarded public contracts to China, Turkey and Poland to build Scottish ferries and buses. Does my right honourable Friend agree that the SNP Government should accept the offer from the UK Government to rewrite Scotti…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Health and Social Care
“1. What steps he is taking to help reduce waiting times at A&E departments.…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“My constituent Lynne recently wrote to me about a new car purchase. She paid £190 for a full year’s road tax, but then discovered that the tax expiry date was set for the first of the month, not the 29th—the date she bought and taxed the ve…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Post-industrial Towns
“My constituency has a proud industrial heritage and is renowned for the rich diversity of its industrial output during the 19th century. We had the world famous Johnnie Walker whisky plant which was linked to Kilmarnock for more than 190 ye…”
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Questions
Oral questions: Health and Social Care
“16. What steps his Department is taking to tackle wasteful spending in the NHS.…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Animal Experiments: Medical Research
“The use of animals in research raises serious questions about animal welfare, particularly in procedures that cause pain, distress or even death. Does my honourable Friend agree that advances in technology are making the transition away fro…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Iran-Israel Conflict
“Does my right honourable Friend agree that it is right that the UK as part of the international community comes together to urge all sides to show restraint through diplomacy to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon, and that it is also r…”
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Debate
Covid: Fifth Anniversary
“Will the right honourable Member give way?…”
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Debate
Business of the House
“A well-established local business and employer in my constituency is facing an ongoing and costly administrative issue with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs. It has been trying since January to close an outdated VAT bond that is no longer …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme
“Will the honourable Member give way?…”
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Legislation
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
“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. T…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
“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…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Nuclear Power: Investment
“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…”
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Urgent question
Urgent question: Chinese Embassy Development
“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 re…”
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Debate
Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary
“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 …”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Ukraine Update
“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 th…”
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Statement
Ministerial statement: Resettlement of Ukrainians: Coatbridge
“I congratulate my honourable 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 thei…”
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Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
“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 smok…”
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