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HANSARDTrade BillMy guidance is that it is because it will already happen as a result of the withdrawal Act so it is unnecessary. There is also the risk of including some but maybe leaving one…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillThe view of the Government is that it is very clear under the withdrawal Act, as well as under our existing international commitments, that we do not need to add them in because…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillI thank my noble friend Lady Byford for saying those words. This is a Bill, and the whole purpose of it going through will be that it gets scrutinised. These concerns and changes…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy understanding is that the OEP will be an independent statutory environmental body that will hold the Government to account on environmental standards once we leave the EU.21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillThe noble Baroness raises an important point. That is why we are seeking an agreement and implementation period which will allow that timing. I can say that the Government will…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillI am seeking to reassure the House because what we are agreeing in the withdrawal agreement is that all those obligations that we are party to come over as a result of the EU…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillI can clarify that the UK’s public health sector is protected by specific exceptions and reservations in all EU trade agreements. As we leave the EU, the UK will continue to…21 Jan 2019