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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Gentleman is speaking about the importance of honouring conventions, which are one of the things that govern this House, but is there not a degree of hypocrisy in…03 Apr 2019HANSARDVotes at 16Will the hon. Gentleman give way?03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillBingo!03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillBrexiteers say that the 2016 referendum was about giving back control to the people, yet we see the Conservative party running scared of the electorate. Is that not just going…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. We started the process of voting at 9.54 pm, and it has taken us until nearly half-past 11 to complete it. I am, of course, making my usual point…03 Apr 2019HANSARD NHS Pension Scheme: Tapered Annual AllowanceI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate; the interest today shows that there is probably support for a Back-Bench business debate. He is absolutely right to…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)rose —02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)When might we have the opportunity to vote for the withdrawal agreement again?02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)rose —02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I am grateful to my hon. Friend and Romanian knight for giving way. He has outlined some of the dangers involved in pursuing this Brexit nonsense. Does he agree that none of this…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way; he is one of my genuine friends in this place. He is right that in 2016, the Scottish Government said, “We campaigned for…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)rose—02 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. Are we not facing a Hobson’s choice? The hon. Gentleman says that we need to support the deal that is before us, but one of the…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993The hon. Gentleman spoke earlier about the UK’s high ranking in Forbes magazine. Can he tell us how the UK rates on food bank usage?26 Mar 2019HANSARDdraft Common Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products Framework (miscellaneous amendments, etc.) (eu exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and common agricultural policy (miscellaneous amendments) (eu exit) regulations 2019
Draft Agriculture (Legislative Fuctions) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to see you in the chair, Mr Evans. I had a thorough speech that I was going to give, but the hon. Member for Stroud has gone through everything. He spoke of the…26 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismLike other right hon. and hon. Members, I place on the record my sincere thanks to the right hon. Member for Chesham and Amersham (Dame Cheryl Gillan) and pay tribute to her work.…21 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe know that the settlement for the next rail investment period has been underfunded, and my constituents want to see a train station at Parkhead. So when looking at future rail…21 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Gentleman is right to put that on the record. I am married to a primary school teacher and, although aspects of her teacher training dealt with autism, she would probably…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a statement from the Government on what “in due course” means? Since January, the Government have been supposed to conclude their review into the provision of parental…21 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Health and Social CareThrough my hon. Friend, I ask the Minister this: if the Government are not stockpiling, why on earth are they ordering all those extra fridges?19 Mar 2019