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HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This House did not say to the British people, “Have this vote and we might think about whether we agree with it and will deliver on it.” We…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThat is precisely why I believe that it is important that we have a deal that will secure the support of this House—a deal that will respect the referendum, but in a way that…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am happy to give my hon. Friend that assurance. I have always said that I believe that the desire to bring an end to free movement was one of the things that led to many people…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy right hon. Friend sets out the position with impeccable logic. It is indeed correct that four fifths of this House voted to trigger article 50—for a two-year process that ends…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman says this Government brought austerity. This Government had to respond to the significant financial and economic crisis left to us by the Labour Government when…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy response is that the discussions we have been having across the House suggest that opinions on this matter and on what to drive forward are more varied than a simple solution…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I believe that we can lead the way around the world on these issues, but to do that, we have to leave the European Union with a good deal and…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionObviously it is my position and the Government’s position that Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and we want Northern Ireland to continue to be able to be that…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI agree with my hon. Friend that these decisions are about matters of trust, which is why I have been concerned about the proposals for a second referendum. I think that a second…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI say very gently to the hon. Lady that I believe she stood in the general election on a manifesto that committed to deliver Brexit, and that is what we are doing.21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. First, we will ensure that, as I have said, those fees will be waived, and those who have already applied or are applying during the pilot…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 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 UnionThe two points that the hon. Gentleman raises are not linked. On medical supplies, the Department of Health and Social Care has been working with pharmaceutical companies and…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI am not sure whether it is appropriate for me to comment on my hon. Friend’s husky intelligibility at this point, Mr Speaker. May I say to my hon. Friend that it is important for…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 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 absolutely stand by the manifesto commitments that we gave. I believe that it is important that we continue to have a good trading relationship with the European Union. I think…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI believe that the Government and this Parliament have a very clear instruction: we should ensure that we leave the European Union. That is something that we have a duty to…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. What we again see, and have seen in this House in recent weeks, is Scottish nationalists having only one interest: trying to break up our…21 Jan 2019