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HANSARDEngagementsWe are committed to taking decisions, supported by a hard-headed, technically-informed assessment of the risk. We discuss security issues very closely with our allies. We have put…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, may I congratulate the hon. Gentleman, because I understand that he was another of the Members who ran the marathon on Sunday? I understand that he did it in support of…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe reference I made to the impact of poverty on children living in a household where both parents are working is a correct one—that is a fact. What is also the case is that there…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker. I say to my hon. Friend that we have been clear that the current system for dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s past is not working well for…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsLet me first give the general reassurance that my hon. Friend asked for that these cases are not forgotten—that they continue to be worked on by Ministers and officials. Nazanin’s…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe question is, what capability—what capacity—will there be for the cases to be properly dealt with? The Department of Health and Social Care and those who are undertaking this…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, I congratulate Ilkeston Town on their promotion, and I wish the Robins all the best for the next season. That is a good example of how grassroots football can benefit local…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsOf course, we take issues around emissions, and climate change generally, incredibly seriously. We have consistently said that climate change is one of the greatest challenges…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, I am happy to join my hon. Friend in congratulating the Music Man Project on their performance and wishing them all the best for their trip to Broadway. Opportunities like…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsI think we might need more than B&Q, if my hon. Friend gets the reference. He has been campaigning resolutely, and I am sure he will diligently continue to do so on behalf of his…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, may I commend the hon. Lady for the work that she has done with others in this House to ensure that that inquiry is taking place? It is of course an independent inquiry. We…01 May 2019HANSARDBusiness Greenhouse Gas Reporting Guidance and RegulationsThis written statement confirms that responsibility for business greenhouse gas reporting guidance and regulations will transfer from the Department for the Environment, Food and…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilNo. Arrangements in relation to the business of this House have been changing in recent days, through decisions taken by this House, but I do not believe that the establishment of…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy right hon. Friend makes a very important point. I believe that a second referendum would be divisive, rather than healing.11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilMy right hon. and learned Friend is right that, as we look to that future relationship, we are looking at the customs arrangement that would be in place in that future…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilWe have consistently sought to change the withdrawal agreement, and in particular to change the backstop. The right hon. Gentleman will know full well that we have argued on many…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe right hon. Gentleman is aware of the Government’s position on the issue that he has raised. As I have said, there are those in the House who may wish to press their case on…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe Government have not offered a second referendum. I said to the right hon. Gentleman yesterday in Prime Minister’s questions that our position on that issue had not changed. A…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI think you know the answer to that. I say to my hon. Friend, first, that I do not recognise the description of the withdrawal agreement that he has put before this House. I…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe whole point of sitting down, negotiating and trying to come to an agreement is that both sides explore where that point of agreement may be. Those are the discussions that we…11 Apr 2019