Lillian Jones MP: written questions

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

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• Railways: 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

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• Clinical 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

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• Urban 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

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• Ammunition: 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

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• Transport: 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

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