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HANSARDEU Free Trade AgreementsThe Minister at least pays obeisance to, and I think has genuine respect for, etiquette, protocol and the principle of parliamentary courtesy, so it would not occur to him for a…24 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Free Trade AgreementsOrder. A question has been asked. The Minister is an unfailingly courteous fellow, and we must hear his answer.24 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, I am happy to do that, and I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. After this urgent question, we will have the business question, and after that there will be a ministerial…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) is in danger of rivalling the right hon. Member for New Forest West (Sir Desmond Swayne), but they both believe in…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI always listen to the Secretary of State with the keenest possible interest and attention, but I must say to him in all courtesy that he is filibustering his own right hon. and…24 Jan 2019HANSARDScientific, Cultural and Educational ProgrammesIt would be good to hear the voice of Ceredigion as well.24 Jan 2019HANSARDScientific, Cultural and Educational ProgrammesThe hon. Gentleman knows all about science, culture and education because he represents Cambridge.24 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe hon. Gentleman is a one-man tourist board, and we are grateful to him.23 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemIt looks as though an end to domestic lobbying is in sight. I am sure the hon. Member for Banbury (Victoria Prentis) is extremely appreciative of that important fact.23 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillI remind the House that the Bill has been certified as relating exclusively to England and within devolved legislative competence. Any Divisions will be subject to double majority…23 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealI am calling the right hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Ann Clwyd) in spite of time constraints. I know that she will ask a commendably brief question.23 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemI very much hope that the hon. Gentleman will present a copy of the Official Report , when it appears tomorrow, to Mrs Pound, or Maggie, as I think she is known.23 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillWith this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Lords amendments 2 to 35. Lords amendment 36, and amendment (a) in lieu. Lords amendment 37, and amendments (a) and (b)…23 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsOrder. People making an extraordinary noise from a sedentary position do not have the slightest prospect of being called to ask a question, unless it is on the Order Paper. I hope…23 Jan 2019HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operationWe are over time, but we cannot proceed without hearing from the hon. Lady.22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingWell, toddle then.22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI thank the Leader of the House for that useful clarification. For the avoidance of doubt, if it is necessary for me to trog around the offices of the individual party leaders in…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI do not wish to promote sibling rivalry, so I call Rachel Reeves.22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingColleagues, there is a piquancy about the fact that, as we have been debating this important matter, a large number of children and young people have been observing our…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingThe responsibility is shared, but on a point of fact, as I suspect the right hon. Member for Basingstoke (Mrs Miller) knows, responsibility on this matter was manifestly and…22 Jan 2019