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HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOrder. Just before I call the shadow Secretary of State, I have now to announce the results of today’s deferred Divisions. In respect of the question relating to environmental…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman is a distinguished member of the House of Commons Commission, and I therefore hope that his point of order is authentic and genuine.13 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementThe hon. Member for Manchester Central (Lucy Powell), who is ordinarily known for her buoyant and enthusiastic smile, was gesticulating at the Chancellor to speed up. I think she…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThere are historical precedents for the way in such matters are regarded. I do not need to treat of them now and no ruling is required now. There may be people who have an opinion…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI do not know whether the hon. Member for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm McDonald) is genuinely indignant or flummoxed. I hope that he is neither, although he certainly seems to…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a tad ambitious for the hon. Gentleman to expect the Leader of the House to facilitate that tomorrow, but he never loses an opportunity. I understand his enthusiasm on that…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is getting into hypotheticals, which were deprecated—or, at any rate, resisted—by the Leader of the House. The answer is that I do not dissent from what the…12 Mar 2019HANSARDDelegated LegislationWe come now to a series of motions and I suggest, as there is slight uncertainty about exactly what may or may not be objected to, that I should take them separately. Motion made,…12 Mar 2019HANSARDFemale Genital Mutilation: ProsecutionThe voice of Faversham and Mid Kent, rather than of Mid Faversham and Kent; I call Helen Whately.12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. This is a most extraordinary state of affairs. The hon. and learned Lady is seeking to rebut an intervention, but, Ms Gibson, you are literally yelling from beyond the Bar…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. The time limit will now be reduced to four minutes, but I say to the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), to whose eloquence we are accustomed, that it is…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActGovernment Back-Benchers very unkindly spoiled the right hon. Gentleman’s punchline, as a consequence of which I did not hear it.12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. Mr Ellis, calm yourself. I want to hear what the leader of the Liberal Democrats has to say.12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOrder. I invite the right hon. Gentleman to resume his seat. The Prime Minister is perfectly capable of defending herself, but I must say that there has not been anything remotely…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI can inform the House that I have not selected any of the amendments.12 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the House (Today)I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman, and I note what he says about having no intention to divide the House. At least as importantly, I note, for the benefit of the House,…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI think that remains to be seen. As to the matter of precedents, it is usually unwise to assert that there is none for a particular circumstance unless one is absolutely certain,…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe hon. Gentleman chairs an important Select Committee in this place, the International Trade Committee. His brow was furrowed, he had a look of great seriousness and I thought…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActForgive me, but I think the hon. Lady has foxed me. I apologise to her, because I am sure her point was an extremely good and clear one, but it was not clear to me immediately.…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe answer is that there are terms of debate for tomorrow and for Thursday, but that is not necessarily the end of the debate. In fact, I think I can say with almost complete…12 Mar 2019