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HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe Home Secretary is giving a good account of why immigration is good for this country. Does he think that people who voted leave voted against free movement of labour as a…28 Jan 2019HANSARDJoint HMI Prison and Probation ReportThis report is littered with shocking findings. One of the most shocking is when the inspector writes: “in 40 per cent of cases there had been no work focused on reducing the risk…24 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands). He tempts me to talk about Brexit—[Hon. Members: “Go on!”] In relation to security…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillIt is a real privilege to follow the hon. Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Stephen Twigg). Had he pressed his amendment, I would have voted for it. I agree with everything he…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillI thank the Minister for the fact that the Government are not opposing amendment 13 made by the Opposition parties in the other place; that is very welcome. He was talking about…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillI seek clarification. In previous debates, I understood the designated area approach to mean that just being there would create an offence, but in his response to the hon. Member…22 Jan 2019HANSARDSecurity Agreements: European UnionFurther to the question asked by the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper), the police have said that direct access to EU databases such as…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Nuclear UpdateI agree with the Secretary of State that Britain has had huge success in renewables, especially with cheaper offshore wind, thanks to the Liberal Democrat policy that he has kept…17 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI will vote for the motion, not just because of the Government’s failure on Brexit but because of their failure on so many issues, including rising crime, the railways, the social…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI was actually going to mention the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Alex Burghart), who said in his speech that the motion might unite the Conservatives. It probably will,…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. From the Liberal Democrats position, we are clear that we want to engage in talks with Her Majesty’s Government, but it is important that the…16 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActCould the Secretary of State tell the House what David Ricardo had to say about non-tariff barriers, which are the main issue in trade agreements today?10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Have you made a new ruling on parliamentary language that I am not aware of?10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActThe right hon. Gentleman is a real optimist on Brexit. How long does he expect it will take to negotiate the political agreement and finalise all its details?10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActWill that new body be statutorily independent?10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the EU signed a trade deal with South Korea, with Japan and with Canada, before many other nations in the world? The EU has actually led…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Actrose —10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Secretary of State say how he thinks the House could best be involved in reaching a decision for the country if the Prime Minister’s deal is voted down next Tuesday?10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy friend, Lord Ashdown—Paddy—is being buried today in Somerset, so I hope that the House will allow me to speak about this deal as I think Paddy would have done. The hon. Member…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ6. I thank the Prime Minister for her words about Lord Ashdown, our friend Paddy. Paddy was loved on these Benches, and I believe he was respected across the House and across the…09 Jan 2019