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HANSARDScotch Whisky: US TariffExactly a year ago, the United States imposed 25% tariffs on Scotch malt whisky, devastating exports and threatening thousands of Scottish jobs. Despite the Minister’s Department…08 Oct 2020HANSARDScotch Whisky: US TariffWhat discussions she has had with her US counterpart on that country’s imposition of a 25% tariff on single malt Scotch whisky.08 Oct 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillThere is so much wrong with this Bill that it is difficult to know where to start, but in the time I have available, I will concentrate my remarks on clauses 40 to 45. Those are…21 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)May I add my thanks to you, Sir Charles, and to Mr McCabe for chairing these sittings? I also add my thanks to the Clerk of the Committee for keeping us all on track in what were…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Once again, I rise to speak about devolution, of which the new clause betrays a lack of understanding. There are four Governments, four Parliaments and four countries of the UK…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Not specifically, but I seek to press the new clause to a Division. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 92, in clause 48, page 31, line 21, leave out “Secretary of State” and insert “fisheries policy authorities”. This amendment is to ensure respect for…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)As we have throughout the Committee, I am moving amendments in an attempt to make the Bill respect the devolution settlement, and recognise that fishing regulations and management…15 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I cannot hope to compete with the excitement of new clause 2 with new clauses 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, which are in my name and those of my hon. Friends the Members for Coatbridge,…15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy hon. Friend hits the nail squarely on the head. That is absolutely true. They knew exactly what they were signing up to and exactly what they were voting on—a fact acknowledged…14 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillWhat a self-made mess this Government find themselves in, and it was beautifully articulated by the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin). For three long…14 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her reply. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 85, in clause 18, page 13, line 36, leave out “or 16(1)”. This amendment would mean that regulations establishing a national landing requirement would not…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for laying out clearly why we think these amendments are important. I will add a few thoughts, particularly those that relate to remote rural communities…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Thank you, Mr McCabe. I will take your advice and catch your eye at the stand part debate. Our amendment 87 makes this clause devolution friendly and recognises that the…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)This is a similar argument to the one we heard before; the amendment seeks to make the clause as devolution-friendly as possible, and it is important that we have right to do so.…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)To nobody’s surprise, I rise to argue that—at the risk of repeating myself, which I have tried not to do—clause 18 is important. It is important because it gives hope to our…10 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)On that point, the right hon. Gentleman knows we are on polar opposite sides of the Brexit debate, but if this idea is about taking back control and this sea of opportunity, as…10 Sept 2020