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HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe right hon. Gentleman can leave the issue of the determination of the leadership of the Conservative party to the Conservative party. The House has to decide whether it wants…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy message has been consistent. It is that we have been working for their interests as well as those of EU citizens living in the UK. That is why I was pleased that we achieved…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman references the different opinions in the House. That is precisely why I think it is important that we crystallise those opinions to a position that can command…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady knows full well that the Treasury’s figures for the two Departments preparing for Brexit, in whatever form it takes, have been made public. She alludes to other work…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe have had discussions with both the Scottish and Welsh Governments about their concerns, particularly around trade across the EU, and our proposals reflect those concerns,…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionNo, I am afraid the hon. Gentleman is wrong. The concern people have about entrenching for the future is about the objectives for negotiating in the future stages. Those will not…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWhat will happen is that the withdrawal agreement Bill will be published and the draft workers’ rights Bill will be published, and we will see them progressing in tandem.22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman refers to issues in relation to the conduct of the last referendum. Of course, the Electoral Commission has acted on a number of the issues, but if we look…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman is, I am sure, very clear about the legislative consent requirements that relate to the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government in relation to these…22 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising the issue of support for people with early-onset dementia and for highlighting the new radio service. As she will know, the Government are…22 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsWe take every step to ensure that those who are entitled to vote in elections are indeed able to do so. The hon. and learned Lady says that it was a late decision by the…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI do trust the people. That is why I believe that it is our duty to put in place what the people asked us to do.22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI have said to my right hon. Friend and others on many occasions, and the EU Council has made it clear on many occasions, that the EU is not reopening the withdrawal agreement.…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIt is very simple. As I say, if we get through Second Reading of the withdrawal agreement Bill, it will be possible for people who want a second referendum to put that case to the…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the issue of security. It is one that is rarely raised in these debates. The majority of questions tend to be about the economic and…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionObviously, the hon. Gentleman has raised this point with me on a number of occasions. As he knows, we have had a number of discussions with the European Union that have led to…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am sorry, but it will increase the period of uncertainty for the British people. Anything that extends the point of decision making actually increases that uncertainty for a…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady talks about the impact of the situation we are in on British business. Yes, uncertainty is never good for business, and business always wants to have the certainty…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWhat I want to see is this House voting to leave the European Union with a deal. I have compromised, and I have moved on the issues that have been raised as concerns by Members…22 May 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI think I answered that question earlier. I refer the hon. Lady to that answer.22 May 2019