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HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI will need to catch up with the hon. Gentleman in better surroundings, and we can share a sausage and Talisker, but of course he makes a serious point. In fact, the devolved…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionYes, so we all share the same good taste in food then. I agree with the point my hon. Friend made. Following up his earlier point about the contribution from the other Benches, I…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I asked the Minister a specific question about consent and the devolved Administration and the Minister said that she would come on to…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI thank the Minister for giving way. Obviously, the statutory instrument is about divergence, and the UK Government talk about taking back control. What is the position on consent…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateI thank the right hon. Lady for giving way; she is being generous. Given that we have this technology, which can be used for the benefit of all Members, and going back to an…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateLet me go back to the guidance that the Deputy Speaker gave earlier about this being all about participation in debate. Clearly, the Leader of the House is trying to control who…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionAbsolutely. It is about looking at the big picture but, instead, the Government make big headline announcements to get some plaudits. It might help them to win an election in the…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI agree wholeheartedly. That is the problem with the silo approach that the UK Government have taken sometimes. They talk about the fishing industry and fishing quotas and, sure,…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionThe hon. Member is absolutely right. It is quite clear that the Tories are no longer the party of business. As she correctly says, they are alienating the farmers with their…24 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Internal Market Bill: Scotland’s Education SystemWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) professional bodies in the education sector on the effect of the United Kingdom Internal Market Bill on…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Internal Market Bill: Scotland’s Education SystemDuring the debate on that Bill in the other place last week, Lord Callanan assured peers that “the devolved Administrations will retain the right to legislate in devolved policy…23 Nov 2020HANSARDFuel Poverty and Energy Price CapsThe Minister will be aware some hon. Members have also raised concerns that people in many constituencies have been unable to get the free quotes required from approved suppliers…19 Nov 2020HANSARDFuel Poverty and Energy Price CapsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day) and my constituency neighbour, my…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation)It is 116 pages.18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Building and Buildings)I will be brief, because to be honest I do not understand why this SI is being debated in the main Chamber and has not been tucked away in a Committee Room as it should have been.…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation)I presume from your guidance, Madam Deputy Speaker, that you do not want me to try to push this to the full 90 minutes.18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Building and Buildings)I understand what the Minister is saying about standards still being the same when we leave the EU, but if we leave without a deal the UK will be a third country. What will that…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation)I will do my best. This sounds all very grand—"Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products”. I look forward to scrutinising and getting stuck into this legislation, but will it be about…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation)On retailers needing to display the new labels, does the retailer just swap one label for another, or is there some other process they need to go through come March?18 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Building and Buildings)I was hesitant to interrupt the hon. Member’s flow because this matter is obviously important for him and his constituents. Is the real issue the products that are on the market…18 Nov 2020