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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. I have visited the 60 houseboat owners at Chelsea Reach many times, and all of them are under threat as they do not have the same legal protections as, for example, static…04 Mar 2019HANSARDF-35 ContractsIt was a great pleasure to visit the F-35 factory in Fort Worth in the summer of 2016, and of course the F-35 has a huge UK content to it, so does my hon. Friend agree that these…27 Feb 2019HANSARDF-35 Contracts9. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect of F-35 contracts on (a) industry in and (b) exports from Wales.27 Feb 2019HANSARDEU Trade Agreements: ReplicationI have had a careful look at the passage of these agreements through this House in the first place. Every one of them was supported by my right hon. Friend but most of them have…13 Feb 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In the first urgent question on EU trade agreements, I stated that the hon. Member for Brent North (Barry Gardiner) had opposed all 40 of the EU…13 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I join the Secretary of State in welcoming the fantastic news that 10 million people are involved in auto-enrolment. Could she tell us a little bit more about the measures the…11 Feb 2019HANSARDWork Capability AssessmentsIt is so important to discuss how we can help those who cannot work, but we should also recognise that 900,000 more disabled people are in work since 2014. Will the Minister…11 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the ministerial team update us on progress in seeking continuity of some of the other EU trade agreements, particularly those in Canada and in Africa, many of which, of…07 Feb 2019HANSARDPreferential Trade Agreement with IndiaIndia of course is in the EU’s generalised scheme of preferences, whereas nearby countries such as Pakistan and Sri Lanka are in GSP+, with Bangladesh probably soon to join them.…07 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsI have just come from speaking at the launch of a draft EU-UK free trade agreement. It lays out 300 pages of what such an agreement would look like and invites the Government and…06 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Sector ProcurementWill the Minister join me in welcoming moves to roll over the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement—the GPA—and in welcoming the access that that would give to UK companies…06 Feb 2019HANSARDEU Free Trade AgreementsIt has always been very likely that the counterparties to these deals would want to keep them operable, as it is in their interests to do so, but may I highlight the stinking…24 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic Co-operationIt is possible to welcome yesterday’s announcement of the waiving of the settled status fee, which has gone down very well with EU nationals across the UK, including in Chelsea…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingMay I ask my hon. Friend about Hartopp Point and Lannoy Point, two 14-storey blocks in Fulham that are rumoured to face demolition? Residents—including leaseholders who are…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMay I return to issues concerning the World Trade Organisation? One of the things that will need to be sorted out in connection with the question of a no-deal Brexit is what will…21 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI am not an ideologue on Brexit; I campaigned hard to remain in 2016, and do not regret having led the “Stronger In” campaign in my constituency. My strong family and other links…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUThe Prime Minister will have read the comments from leading European Commission officials at the very highest levels about the withdrawal agreement since it was finalised. Sabine…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActCome over here.14 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Legal ChangesDid my right hon. Friend see the interview in the Augsburger Allgemeine on 11 December given by Martin Selmayr, secretary-general of the European Commission, in which he said…07 Jan 2019