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HANSARDEU Trade NegotiationsWe all know that the right hon. Gentleman is not very keen on economic forecasts, but given the growing warnings from business—the latest today has come from the CBI—he must be…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUArticle 131 of the political declaration states that if a dispute raises a question of interpretation of Union law, “the arbitration panel should refer the question to the Court…09 Jun 2020HANSARD EU-UK Partnership: EU’s MandateThe document to which the right hon. Gentleman has just referred makes it clear that the Government want an agreement that involves no tariffs, but in the interests of…04 Jun 2020HANSARD EU-UK Partnership: EU’s MandateThe hon. Gentleman has set out the clear Government policy that they will not accept the adjudication of the European Court of Justice, but in any agreement—and we all hope an…04 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK ApproachWe all hope there will be an exit agreement with the EU, but if there is not, how will the Government stop goods, such as cars made in the EU, which in those circumstances would…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseMany teachers and school staff are anxious about a return to class, especially those who have medical conditions or who are living with someone who is shielding. I understand that…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseIt seems increasingly likely that part of what will be required to tackle this virus in the future will be the wearing of masks by members of the public in certain situations. If…22 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsWe have already heard about the huge increase in applications for universal credit, and whatever measures the Chancellor comes forward with to help the self-employed will take…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19The Foreign Secretary rightly said that the Government do not want British nationals to be stranded overseas, but has referred to the practical difficulties of getting them all…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Will the Secretary of State confirm that it is now the Government’s wish, subject to capacity being available, to test all those with symptoms who are at home? If so, as the…16 Mar 2020HANSARDPlanning for the FutureI welcome the £1 billion cladding fund that was announced yesterday. It is a start, but as the Secretary of State knows, the devil is in the detail. May I encourage him to set up…12 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusEarlier this week, the Secretary of State told the House that the NHS requires more ventilators. He will be aware that two weeks ago today Italy had the same number of confirmed…11 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusA study of 52 critically ill patients at Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan has found that more than two thirds required invasive breathing support, and last Monday, as the Secretary of…09 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusOn when to move to the delay phase, the Secretary of State said that he was “mindful of scientific advice that reacting too early…carries its own risks”. Could he set out for the…03 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeWere any complaints received by Downing Street in respect of the conduct of the current Home Secretary when she was Secretary of State for International Development or when she…02 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipThe right hon. Gentleman referred to other deals that he is hoping to emulate. He will be aware that the EU’s deal with South Korea took eight years from the start of negotiations…27 Feb 2020HANSARD CoronavirusWe heard what the Secretary of State told the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Stephen Hammond) about a person who is self-isolating keeping away from other family members, but what is…26 Feb 2020HANSARDSyria: Security SituationAmid the grim litany of war crimes in the Syrian civil war, the continued deliberate bombing of hospitals is particularly shocking. I applaud the Government’s humanitarian…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI beg to move, That this House has considered leaseholders and cladding. May I say what a great pleasure it is to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies? I am grateful to all…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingThat is absolutely my view. My right hon. Friend anticipates what I will come on to say.12 Feb 2020