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HANSARDEuropean UnionThe previous Government said they would get Brexit done; they did not think about what would happen afterwards. This Government want to and will make Brexit work.07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionWe have already begun working to reset the relationship with our European friends and neighbours. The Prime Minister met with President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on 2…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionThat is the type of issue that this House will look at in some detail in the coming months, not least with the Product Regulation and Metrology Bill, which will come before this…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionI hope the noble Lord does not think that we are fussing about. Culturally and geographically, this country is clearly part of Europe. I think the Question specified the EU, which…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionTo keep my answer as succinct as my noble friend the Chief Whip suggested: yes.07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionThere is a genuine commitment and determination from the Government to address this. I thank the noble Earl for his question on this point.07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionI will take the proposal back to the department.07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionWe need to recognise that the public were clear that they voted for Brexit, which is why this Government are not seeking to relitigate or renegotiate the entirety of the Brexit…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionAbsolutely. I have a long list—which would deviate from the diktat from my noble friend the Chief Whip—that outlines a number of conversations that have happened. Migration is a…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionThe Prime Minister has been unambiguous on that point, and that is not up for debate.07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionThe UK has no plans for an EU-wide youth mobility scheme. There will be no return to freedom of movement, and that includes in relation to school trips. Although the UK recognises…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionThe European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on 18 July strengthened our relationships in Europe and included discussions on Ukraine and migration. At that summit we…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionAbsolutely. I would like to reassure my noble friend that we will do that. As we mark the anniversary of the despicable attacks by Hamas on Israelis, and when we also have war in…07 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionIt is important to recognise that the mood music is hugely important and has been very much welcomed by the EU. The meeting that the Prime Minister held will be followed by…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic LibrariesI have another minute and a half or so. I have heard noble Lords’ request for more time to discuss libraries going forward. It was helpful that the Chief Whip was here in the…12 Sept 2024HANSARDPublic LibrariesI hear what the noble Baroness said and will refer it to my private office in relation to her request. I have a few more points, and I will try to keep within my time to respect…12 Sept 2024HANSARDPublic LibrariesMy Lords, I start by congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Sanderson of Welton, on leading the debate. Noble Lords will agree, I am sure, that she really demonstrated her…12 Sept 2024HANSARDPublic LibrariesI will make the noble Lord’s point to the Libraries Minister.12 Sept 2024HANSARDTicket Sales: Dynamic PricingThis Government are concerned to see fans prevented from going to live events by vastly inflated prices. We will launch a consultation in the autumn on options for introducing new…11 Sept 2024HANSARDTicket Sales: Dynamic PricingI am fairly confident. I am humble enough not to count myself as somebody who would have access to that. There were, however, VIP tickets, which were way beyond my means.11 Sept 2024