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HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019(Urgent Question) : I am happy to have been slightly delayed by an actual point of order. My urgent question is to ask the Prime Minister to make a statement on compliance with…26 Sept 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019Question No. 2: do we have to take the Prime Minister to court again to comply with the law? Question No. 3: what message does it send out when the Prime Minister says no to a…26 Sept 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019In the same tone, I would like to say to my hon. Friend—we have been on many delegations together—that we should treat one another with respect across the House. I would also like…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Thomas CookWhat discussions has the Secretary of State had with the travel insurance sector to ensure that individual claims can be put in easily and no obstacles will be put in the way of…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe Supreme Court judgment yesterday and the Prime Minister’s performance in the House this evening show that he is not only not fit to be Prime Minister but is embarrassing the…25 Sept 2019HANSARD IranThe Foreign Secretary has already said that the JCPOA is hanging by a thread. The agreement itself lays out what sanctions are available to either party if they are not in full…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. During the earlier exchanges, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said on a number of occasions that the retail sector was “ready for…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationDuring the Attorney General’s theatrical rant earlier, he inadvertently forgot to answer the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Delyn (David Hanson). How much has…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseA small family-run restaurant in my constituency was hit with an eye-watering Home Office fine for a minor administrative error in its staffing. I do not want a debate or a…05 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentThe Prime Minister has repeated that this United Kingdom will leave the European Union by 31 October with or without a deal. Will he tell the House what range of figures he is…25 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Effect on the Union2. What discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect of the UK leaving the EU on the Union.24 Jul 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Effect on the UnionIf the Secretary of State were to abide by his promises, it would be his last day in office, so I wish him well and thank him for his unstinting courtesy in that role. The new…24 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Dr Jennifer Garden, who won the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship for her work on finding alternative sustainable…11 Jul 2019HANSARDUK-US Trade and InvestmentThe Secretary of State is obviously aware of the unprecedented way in which our ambassador in Washington was removed from his post yesterday by the former Foreign Secretary and…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Secretary of State promised this House that all bilateral trade deals between the EU and other countries would be rolled over by 29 March, including a bilateral trade deal…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Resignation of UK Ambassador to USAI commend the Minister for the integrity with which he has conducted himself over the last 24 hours. He rightly drew the House’s attention to the remarks of my right hon. Friend…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionSome 63% of Conservative party members have said that they think leaving the EU is much more important than keeping the Union together. What does the Minister think?11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart), the Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, for bringing forward this debate. It is right for us…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionThe hon. Gentleman is right, because where devolution goes next is not really a problem for Scotland; it is a problem for England. That is why when we are looking at devolution…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionBefore the Minister moves on from Scotland, will he give way?11 Jul 2019