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HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)The right hon. Gentleman asks for leave to propose a debate on a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration: the welcome completion of all parliamentary…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)Before we come to the debate proposed by the right hon. and learned Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve), I call the Leader of the Opposition to make an application for leave to…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)We now come to the motion in the name of Mr Dominic Grieve and others, to be moved under Standing Order No. 24. I remind the House that a paper with the terms of the motion has…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)I hope it is a point of order, not a point of frustration.09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)Now, a self-denying ordinance would help. I think that the right hon. Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson) can probably deliver himself of his thoughts on this matter within…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Prorogation (Disclosure of Communications)A very large number of Members are standing in support of the right hon. and learned Gentleman. I note that the very, very loud expression of opposition from the hon. Member for…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)The hon. Gentleman has made his own point in his own way, and he may wish to expatiate further on that matter if he catches my eye in the course of the debate. Meanwhile, it is on…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)Order. We must conduct this debate in a seemly manner.09 Sept 2019HANSARD Prorogation (Disclosure of Communications)I know that the House will join me in empathising with and showering congratulations for his forbearance upon the right hon. and learned Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve), who…09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)Order. I apologise for having to interrupt the Prime Minister. I will take these points of order, but I hope that they are genuine. The Prime Minister will then proceed with his…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThere is a fine balance that has to be observed. Free speech is important, and one does not want to suppress the right of Members to hold and express, with considerable force and…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThe hon. Lady may recall that she once asked me if it would be all right if she included on the dust jacket of a book she was about to publish a tribute that I had paid her. I…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI know that the hon. Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Jack Dromey) will be very proud of what I have just said about his wife, and he is looking even happier than he otherwise…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI appreciate what the hon. Lady has said. I had not met Richard Ratcliffe before. Visiting him and spending a little time with him was an honour, as anyone who has met him will…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI feel sure that we will return to both issues erelong, if the hon. Gentleman’s legendary indefatigability does not desert him in the weeks and months ahead—it will not, and…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI thank the hon. Lady for what she has said. She is an extremely distinguished denizen of the House, both in respect of her constituency work and of her chairing of very important…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThank you. That was a very beautiful tribute, and I appreciate what the right hon. Lady has said.09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThe hon. Lady has made her point with vigour and alacrity, and it is on the record. If she wants to obtain, almost in real time, an electronic copy of what she said and to deliver…09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThe hon. Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire) was the loudest, and she also has the biggest smile.09 Sept 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI take very seriously what the hon. Lady has said, which bears solemn reflection. Rather than giving some ill-judged response on the hoof, I would prefer to discuss the matter…09 Sept 2019