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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillRegulations that would have been discussed either in the European Parliament or the Council of Ministers, and those people are also elected and have been for decades. Members have…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe last time I looked, most—although admittedly not all—of the Government’s Ministers were democratically elected. We participated in the creation of the rules of that Council. I…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI understand that we are leaving on 31 January. I understand the result of the general election. I am addressing this clause and our amendments to it, which is entirely proper and…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIndeed. I find it most puzzling that Conservative Members who argued for a so-called return to parliamentary sovereignty in this country are quite happy to nod through a Bill that…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThis is quite extraordinary because, again, the right hon. Gentleman seems to have forgotten that there was a referendum in which the British people chose to be in the European…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillAs the Minister cleverly spotted, amendment 11 is a probing amendment. We have explored the concept of sovereignty extensively, so I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Reigate (Crispin Blunt). I hope to be working with him over the course of this Parliament to help to reform our drug laws, along…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressObviously I have a biased audience around me. I have been proud to be a Whip for three years, so I want to say a very personal thanks to our colleague Nic Dakin, who lost his…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention, but I have to correct him; I will direct him towards the relevant page of our manifesto at another point. However, the issue is…19 Dec 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) BillOh Mr Speaker, I do not know what to say. I am going to miss this. Thank you for everything you have done for Back Benchers. The Secretary of State says that the Animal Welfare…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerThe Leader of the House is shaking his head at me, but I do think that somebody ought to clear it up. Nevertheless, I know that whatever it is that you go on to do, Mr Speaker,…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerI want to thank you, Mr Speaker, on behalf of three groups of people. As other Members have mentioned, the schoolchildren who have been through the Education Centre, thanks to…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTransport InfrastructureFor economic growth to be properly supported, transport infrastructure needs to be properly accessible, so will the Minister and the Government commit to making sure that every…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a debate in Government time about our role in responding to the global crisis of forced migration, which the tragic events of this week have, sadly, highlighted once…24 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexI thank the Home Secretary for the tone and content of her remarks. I want to press her further on international co-operation. She rightly praises the work of the Council of…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like to ask your advice about what measures you think the House should be taking to deal with the possible security risk of the…22 Oct 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Will the Minister give way?21 Oct 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019With my colleagues’ permission, I ask a question as Opposition Whip for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Could the Minister enlighten us about said primary…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Barrow and Furness (John Woodcock). I have a great deal of time for him, as I do for the many contributions that have been made by…15 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaThe Foreign Secretary refers to the 3.6 million Syrian refugees taken by Turkey. I understand that, and I understand the comments made last week by his colleague the Minister for…15 Oct 2019