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HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend’s experience shows exactly why it is so important for women to take up this test. We need to do more to encourage women to take up their cervical screening tests,…23 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. Gentleman obviously looked carefully at the economic analysis, and he will have seen that it looked at the impact of different issues in relation to the trade…23 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Not just he, I and all Conservative Members, but all Labour Members stood on manifesto pledges to respect the result of the referendum and to…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe position that I believe will be of great benefit to manufacturers and our economy is our having a good trading relationship with the EU and the freedom to negotiate those…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy hon. Friend makes an important point—in one sense, it is a very simple point, but it is very important—which is that 80% of the votes cast at the general election last year…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI had not seen that comment from J.P. Morgan, but I have been clear that it is important that we deliver on the referendum vote and leave the European Union on 29 March.21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIt is important that we deliver on the vote that took place in the referendum in 2016. We will continue to talk to the Irish Government because I believe that the best way forward…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady talks about the issue of no deal. It is not good enough simply to say that somebody does not want no deal. You can only deliver not having no deal, as I have said,…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe right hon. Gentleman says I made a number of assertions in my statement. I made a number of comments that were based on the discussions that we have had so far with people…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe have been looking at a free trade area—a free trade agreement—with the European Union. I just want to ensure that that is as ambitious as possible, and that is what is set out…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionOf course, as I have said, it is possible for people to move amendments to the motion next Tuesday. We wanted to sit down with all parties and with different groups across the…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe are guaranteeing their rights, but we want to ensure that those EU citizens are able, in future, to show that they have that settled status here in the United Kingdom. That is…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionAs I have set out, the correct process, which is provided for under the legislation, is that there will be a neutral motion next week, which will be amendable. There will be…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIf my hon. Friend looks back at the discussions that have taken place in the European Union, he will see that it has often been the United Kingdom that has been promoting fair…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIf the hon. Lady is referring to the issue of an extension of article 50—21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI hope I can give my right hon. Friend the reassurance that I am working to find a deal that will secure the support of this House, such that we can and will leave the European…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady will perhaps want to reflect on the nature of the question that she has just asked me and on the way in which she has put that question. May I just say to her that…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe basis of the hon. Gentleman’s question is not correct. He asks about—he references—the commitment that we have in relation to workers’ rights. Look at what we have been doing…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIf the hon. Gentleman is concerned about the universities in his constituency and the potential impact of no deal, he needs to ensure that we leave the European Union with a deal.…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe have been working very closely with groups such as the 3million to ensure that we get the message out about the scheme for EU citizens who currently live here and about their…21 Jan 2019