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HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI have said previously that we have been listening to the comments made and the views given. We have listened to the views of the Scottish Government and we are listening to the…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe benefit of not being part of the common commercial policy within the customs union of the European Union is that it will enable us to negotiate trade deals on our own behalf…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for pointing that out. It is indeed the case that there were many Labour Members at that meeting who wanted to see us leaving 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 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 UnionOf course, which of the amendments tabled to the motion were subject to a debate and a potential vote of the House would be a matter for Mr Speaker; which amendments are chosen is…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe speak regularly—both I and, indeed, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regularly speak—with all the political parties in Northern Ireland.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 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 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 UnionMy hon. Friend is a very assiduous constituency Member of Parliament. I note that she takes every effort to make sure that she knows the minds of her constituents, and she is very…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionIf the hon. Lady cared to look at the record in Hansard, she would see that far from being compelled to come to this House to give statements on the matter of Brexit, I have…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 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act: Section 13(4) StatementThis statement is being made for the purposes of Section 13(4) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and outlines how the Government intend to proceed in the light of the…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady shakes her head.21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am sure that the whole House will join me in condemning Saturday’s car bomb attack in Londonderry and in paying tribute to the bravery of the Northern Ireland police and the…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionYes, I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I hope that there are those across this House who will take that message to heart and act on it.21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am working to ensure that we can agree a deal with the European Union that will secure the support of this House such that we leave on 29 March, but do so with a deal.21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionYes, I can give my hon. Friend that reassurance. In fact, it is clear in the political declaration that the issue of access to fishing waters is separate from the issue of market…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe agreed to give the people a vote and that vote took place in 2016. The people voted to leave the European Union, and this Parliament should accept, as the Government are doing,…21 Jan 2019