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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 15 Oct 2026
Smoke-free UK

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) and my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy) for securing this important debate.

I will start by declaring a lifelong professional interest in this …..."
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Written Question
Animal Welfare
Thursday 15th October 2026

Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question 15936 on Animal Welfare, when she plans to (a) update hon. Members and (b) publish findings of her Department's discussions with (i) the tourism industry and (ii) other stakeholders on (A) legislative and (B) non-legislative options to prohibit advertising of low-welfare animal activities undertaken abroad.

Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

As set out in the Animal Welfare Strategy published in December 2025, this Government continuing to explore both legislative and non-legislative options to stop the advertising and offering for sale of low-welfare animal activities abroad alongside a range of other animal welfare priorities. It will set out next steps in due course.

In the meantime, the department encourages all parties who interact with tourists to consider how they can use those opportunities to raise awareness of low-welfare animal activities and promote responsible tourism choices.

Written Question
Carbon Capture and Storage: Wales
Thursday 15th October 2026

Asked by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in respect to the Parc Adfer CCS project as part of the Government’s ongoing HyNet Project Negotiation List Review.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Secretary of State for Wales

I regularly engage with Ministers in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on a range of matters, including industrial decarbonisation in Wales. I am eager to ensure that industries across North Wales are well placed to benefit from the HyNet Cluster, which is critical to decarbonising the region and securing high-quality jobs.

The UK Government remains committed to securing the maximum value from the HyNet cluster and is undertaking a holistic assessment against a range of factors, including affordability, value for money, maturity, deliverability, strategic contribution, and network capacity. Government appreciate the industry’s need for clarity on the HyNet Project Negotiation List Review and will provide further updates as soon as they are available.

Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 14 Oct 2026
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I commend my friend, the right hon. Member for New Forest West, for introducing this excellent Bill. I am so pleased that, as No. 1 in the ballot, he chose this issue and to build on the work of …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 14 Oct 2026
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill (First sitting)

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I commend my friend, the right hon. Member for New Forest West, for introducing this excellent Bill. I am so pleased that, as No. 1 in the ballot, he chose this issue and to build on the work of …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Ruth Jones (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 115
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2026 - Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) - View Vote Context
Ruth Jones (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 312 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 114
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2026 - Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - View Vote Context
Ruth Jones (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 311 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 115
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2026 - MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants - View Vote Context
Ruth Jones (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 292 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 309
Division Vote (Commons)
14 Oct 2026 - Trade Unions - View Vote Context
Ruth Jones (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 310 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 115