Prime Minister's Questions: 29 January 2020

Questions from the Leader of the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, focused his questions on the climate crisis and the Middle East.

Mr Corbyn asked the Prime Minister:

• whether the UK should be financing oil and gas projects around the world in light of the climate crisis.
• if we can afford to wait another 79 years before the UK reaches net zero.
• if he will make it clear that the British Government will stand for an genuine, internationally backed Middle East peace plan.
• about arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
• if he will make it clear the any future trade arrangement with Saudi Arabia will be dependent on their human rights law and human rights record.
• when he will accept that the only chance for a 'truly internationalist' Britain is to work with our global partners to tackle the climate catastrophe, expand trade, fight human rights abuses and promote peace.

Questions from the Scottish National Party's Westminster Leader

The SNP's Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford MP, asked about immigration after Brexit and devolved powers regarding immigration.

Mr Blackford asked the Prime Minister:

• on what points he disagrees with the Scottish Government's plans for a Scottish visa.
• if he would read the Scottish Government proposal, listen to the evidence and deliver a tailored migration policy for Scotland.

Full list of topics and questioners

• Scottish National Party MP, Carol Monaghan (Glasgow North West) asked the Prime Minister about devolving powers regarding child refugees to Scotland.
• Conservative MP, Bill Wiggin, (North Herefordshire) asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to convince the US Secretary of State that the Huawei deal is safe for constituents and allies.
• Conservative MP, Sally-Ann Hart (Hastings and Rye) asked the Prime Minister to confirm that Hasting and Rye will not be overlooked in the process of levelling up.
• Conservative MP, Mrs Andrea Jenkyns (Morely and Outwood) asked the Prime Minister if he agrees that the UK leaving the EU is an opportunity for a new chapter for the UK.
• Labour MP Sarah Champion (Rotherham) asked whether the Prime Minister will bring in legislation making it illegal to buy sexual consent.
• Conservative MP, Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) asked if the Prime Minister agrees that rail capacity should be increased.
• Scottish National Party MP, Angel Crawley (Lanark and Hamilton East) asked about Scotland's power to tailor its own immigration policy.
• Conservative MP, Chris Grayling (Uxbridge and South Ruislip) asked the Prime Minister to step up work to restore biodiversity and tackle climate change.
• Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion) asked the Prime Minister to agree that from the end 2021 there should be no UK money going into fossil fuels overseas.
• Conservative MP, Siobhan Baillie (Stroud) asked the Prime Minister to tell the House what the Environment Bill will do for wetlands and wildlife.
• Labour MP, Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) asked the Prime Minister if he would meet to discuss the working conditions of sea-farers.
• Conservative MP, Andy Carter (Warrington South) asked the Prime Minister to confirm that it is the Government's intention is to recruit, train and deploy more doctors.
• Democratic Unionist Party MP, Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) asked about a pension for innocent victims of violence in Northern Ireland.
• Conservative MP, Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) asked whether the Prime Minister about patient safety at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital.
• Scottish National Party MP, Ronnie Cowan (Inverclyde) asked about a tailored immigration system for Scotland.
• Conservative MP, Andrew Bowie (West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine) asked about delivering the oil and gas sector deal.
• Labour MP, Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) asked what the Prime Minister is going to do to make sure patients can access GPs.
• Conservative MP, Paul Howell (Sedgefield) asked about investment in the UK and procurement processes
• Scottish National Party MP, Owen Thompson (Midlothian) asked about the UK's continued participation in the Erasmus scheme.
• Conservative MP, Felicity Buchan (Kensington) asked about the Grenfell Inquiry.
• Labour MP, Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) asked whether the BBC is a mortal enemy of the Conservative Party or a cherished British institution that will be funded by the licence fee.
• Conservative MP Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) asked about investment in Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.
• Labour MP, Mohammad Yasin (Bedford) asked whether the PM will review the school funding formula and SEND schools.
• Conservative MP, Derek Thomas (St Ives) asked access to NHS dentists in Cornwall.
• Scottish National Party MP, Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) asked the Prime Minister about visas for overseas artists to attend the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival.
• Conservative MP, Dr Kieran Mullan (Crewe and Nantwich) asked if the Prime Minister will get HS2 done.
• Plaid Cymru MP, Rt Hon Liz Saville Roberts (Dwyfor Merionnydd) asked if the Prime Minister will meet to discuss how Wales will win the tools to forge a better future.

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