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HANSARDEngagementsObviously it is important—I will be speaking to the Taoiseach later today—for us to work with the Government of Ireland on the arrangements that will be in place in the future. We…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsAbsolutely, yes. This is a very important Bill in the impact that it will have. I am sure that everybody across this whole House wants to ensure that we can deal with terrorism,…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsLike one of her hon. Friends, the hon. Lady has raised an individual constituency case and the details of that individual constituency case. I will ask the relevant Minister to…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right about the importance of the vote that took place last night. Winning that vote with a majority—agreeing what it was necessary to change in…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe House rejected no deal last night, but I hope that the hon. Lady, when the time comes, will play her part in avoiding no deal and will vote for a deal.30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI am delighted to hear of the increase in performance at Cotmanhay Junior School. The education of children is improving, regardless of where they live or their background, so…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsObviously, passengers expect better. I understand from the Department for Transport that the first phase of work to protect the sea wall at Dawlish began in November, with…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsObviously, there was a very clear message from the House last night as to what needs to happen in terms of returning to Brussels, but also we are engaging positively, as my hon.…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsObviously, the hon. Gentleman is right that, last night, Parliament voted to reject no deal. What Parliament also voted for last night was to say that it wanted to leave the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising this issue. Obviously, this is something that many Members across this House will recognise as an important issue. We recognise the difficulties…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsOf course, the UK Government have increased the block grant that is going to the Scottish Government next year, so decisions on cutting budgets are a matter of priority for the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI recognise that this is a concerning time for the employees at Knight & Lee in Southsea. It is obviously a commercial decision for the company to take. We will ensure that the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI think the Chancellor was listening to my hon. Friend’s remarks and comments on funding. As he says, it is absolutely right that we have been putting more money into schools. It…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI can give my hon. Friend an absolute commitment that I will do that. Leaving the common fisheries policy and becoming an independent coastal state is so important to this…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsWe recognise the importance of buses to local communities, which is why we spend £250 million every year to keep fares down and maintain an extensive network that benefits people…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsI am very happy to give my hon. Friend that absolute assurance and commitment. We stand fully behind our commitments under the Belfast/Good Friday agreement, and everything we do…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsFirst, I am sure the whole House will join me in sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jack. A terrible tragedy has occurred with the loss of such a young…30 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsWhen I was Home Secretary, I took measures to ensure that we improved the recording of hate crime because— [ Interruption. ] Actually, no. We did not have a full picture of what…30 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Yes, of course the House will have the right to decide whether it agrees with the agreement that emerges. However, I hope that, when we bring a revised agreement to the House—as I…29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018Time and again, Opposition Members have stood up and asked me to listen to the House. Now I come to the House having listened to the House, and Members say I should not have. The…29 Jan 2019