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HANSARDEngagementsThe changes introduced by the previous Chancellor of the Exchequer gave pensioners more flexibility and freedom in relation to how to use their own money.09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. and learned Friend referenced the withdrawal agreement and said that there was no position on what the future relationship should be. Of course, the framework for…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Government are doing exactly what it is necessary and sensible for a Government to do, which is to make preparations for no deal and ensure that we test those preparations. I…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: West MidlandsI of course recognise the important role that transport links play in relation to prosperity and economic growth. Our rail strategy, “Connecting people”, which we have published,…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsAs I said in response to the right hon. Gentleman’s first question, I set out the position earlier. I referenced, as he will know, the conclusions of the December European…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI set out the position in my first response to the Leader of the Opposition. I suggest the right hon. Gentleman should have listened to it.09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend raises an important point about GPs. If he looks at the long-term plan for the NHS, which was launched on Monday and is being made possible by the £20.5 billion…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsNo. We have put a good deal on the table that protects jobs and security. I noticed in all of that that we still do not know what Brexit plan the right hon. Gentleman has. I was…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI have made it clear to the right hon. Gentleman that if he wants to avoid no deal, he has to back a deal, and back the deal. He stands there and complains about money being spent…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsAs I said earlier in my remarks and I have said previously, there are three elements that we are looking at. One is the undertakings and assurances that we are looking for from…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Gentleman can say what he likes about no deal, but he opposes any deal that the Government have negotiated with the European Union. He opposes the deal— […09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, I absolutely agree with the right hon. Gentleman that there is no place for intimidation in any part of our society. Politicians do need a safe space in which to express…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend raises a very important issue. I pay tribute to those who have served in our armed forces for their courage and commitment. I also pay tribute to the vital work…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsWe recognise the huge contribution that EU citizens have made to our economy and our society, and we want them to stay. The EU settlement scheme will make it simple and…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI recognise that the right hon. Gentleman welcomed the leadership given by the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford on that issue. I want to be clear that…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsIt was a good attempt, but Christmas happened a couple of weeks ago.09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI am happy to repeat what I have said previously—that we will be leaving the European Union on 29 March. I want us to leave the European Union on 29 March with the good deal that…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsLet me first join the hon. Lady in commending the work that the Cooksons have done with the Charlie Cookson Foundation in raising funds for children and babies with…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that the whole House would like to join me in paying tribute to Lord Paddy Ashdown who sadly died last month. From his service in the Royal Marines through to his time…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: West MidlandsI was pleased to meet the Mayor of the west midlands last October, when my right hon. Friend the Chancellor and I visited the Kings Norton headquarters of adi Group and saw at…09 Jan 2019