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HANSARD 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 UnionI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. I think that a number of people are surprised at the unwillingness of the Leader of the Opposition to meet me, as the Prime Minister…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionAs I say, I will be meeting the First Minister of Scotland and the First Minister of Wales—I hope to meet both of them this week—when I will be able to talk to them further about…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionWe have set a significant period of time for people to be able to apply under this scheme. I think that that is the right thing to do. May I just say that the hon. Gentleman may…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 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 UnionFrom discussions around the House, it is very clear that when people talk about a second referendum, there are those who talk about putting forward a question on the deal…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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 UnionOnce again, the position is set out very clearly in legislation. The Government will bring a neutral motion to this House, and that motion will be amendable. We are working to see…21 Jan 2019