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HANSARD Business of the HouseCan the Leader of the House confirm that the Government’s own economic assessment of a free trade agreement with the European Union shows that it would lead to the second-worst…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the House (Saturday 19 October)A moment ago, the right hon. Gentleman expressed confidence that the free trade agreement that is now the centrepiece of the political declaration could be negotiated between now…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldI am merely reporting to the House what the witness said to us today. It is the Government’s policy that there would be no tariffs coming this way across the border in Northern…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldI would. I put the point to the Secretary of State earlier about the evidence we received this morning from the Ulster Farmers Union, whose one-word answer was simple:…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldIf anybody thinks that Brexit has taken too long to get to this point, it is worth remembering that even if the Prime Minister does get a deal and it is approved by the House, it…15 Oct 2019HANSARDBritain’s Place in the WorldThe Minister has talked about a no-deal Brexit. In evidence to the Brexit Committee the representative of the Ulster Farmers Union, when asked what a no-deal Brexit would mean for…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Business StatementThe Leader of the House said, correctly, a moment ago that the Saturday sitting will depend on events. The European Council is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, and the events to…15 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness without DebateOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I apologise for not having given you notice of this point of order, but it relates to the answer that the Leader of the House gave earlier in his…15 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaThere can be no doubt that it was the sudden announcement by the US Administration of a decision to withdraw their troops that has led to what Turkey has done, yet we discover…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Preparations for Leaving the EUNotwithstanding the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s beguiling manner at the Dispatch Box, his statement today bears only a passing relationship to reality. No. 10 is…08 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesSomething does not quite add up on there being no physical infrastructure at any other place, which is probably one reason why the Government’s proposals are currently not…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsFor the last three years, it has been Government policy that border arrangements between Northern Ireland and the Republic after Brexit would not include checks and controls—that…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs Arrangements(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union if he will make a statement on the Government’s proposals for checks and customs arrangements on…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsI am grateful to the Minister for his reply, but we are not much the wiser. Today, there are no border posts or checks on goods crossing the border between Northern Ireland and…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Deaths of Homeless PeopleLeeds City Council, through its very impressive street support team, which brings together all the agencies working with the street homeless in our city, is making effective use…01 Oct 2019HANSARDNo-deal Brexit: Short Positions against the PoundCan the Minister confirm that the Government’s own economic assessment shows that a no-deal Brexit would have the most damaging consequences for the British economy, investment,…30 Sept 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019The House is grateful to the Minister for confirming that the Government will obey the law, but it should not need saying. The fact that the Minister is here today, having to…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateCan I say to the Prime Minister that those of us who voted for the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act make no apology whatsoever for having legislated to prevent the Prime…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerParagraph 18 of the Operation Yellowhammer document states that the Government’s current plans to manage the Northern Irish border after no deal—which are no new checks or tariffs…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationDoes the Attorney General believe that yesterday’s judgment of the Supreme Court represented a constitutional coup, and if he does not share that view, could he explain why he…25 Sept 2019