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HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Yes, and that decision would be followed by consideration of the relevant legislation.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Yes is the short answer. It is a matter for their judgment; it is not a matter of a ruling. However, in light of the fact that colleagues are expressing a desire to see the Bill,…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)I say to the right hon. Gentleman that whether the Government intend to tag—using the term that is commonly used in relation to House of Commons motions—the withdrawal and…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)The Attorney General can offer an assurance on that front. I know that he is satisfied, but it is for him to say.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Order. The Leader of the House has moved the sittings motion, and I have selected amendment (a) to it in the name of Valerie Vaz. I just thought I would get that on the record.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)I have no knowledge of that matter, which is on a very different pay grade.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOrder. That has very little to do with the business of the House for next week. I do not say this in any spirit of discourtesy to the hon. Lady, but I am perfectly conscious of…28 Mar 2019HANSARDApprenticesWhat a splendid question!28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThe hon. Gentleman’s understanding is correct. That could happen. It is what would be called a worst-case scenario, but I believe it to be so. I think that the Leader of the House…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThat is a very helpful underlining of the concern and the route map to resolution if colleagues are offended or insulted in that way. I had not made that point, and it is very…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderThe Leader of the House wants to come in, and it is absolutely right that she should.28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI am grateful to the right hon. Lady for her point of order, and for showing me a copy of the relevant email, which I have just read at the Chair. I hope I can offer her and all…28 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI call the former president or patron of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, Sir Nicholas Soames.28 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyWe are discussing farming and food, so there must be a case for hearing without delay Mr Richard Bacon.28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. As to the legality of such a proposition, I would have to look to others to advise. People can take their own counsel…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Of course I will take a point of order from the right hon. Gentleman before we proceed with the debate on the sittings motion.28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationOrder. Colleagues, I have to inform the House of some corrections to yesterday’s recorded votes. In respect of Mr Nicholas Edward Coleridge Boles’s motion (D) on Common Market…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Order. I will happily take points of order. People sought the judgment of the Attorney General, and the Attorney General has provided it. I would not dream of pronouncing on the…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Speaker’s StatementI am pleased to report to the House that the Government’s motion for tomorrow’s debate complies with the test set out on page 397 of the 24th edition of “Erskine May” that motions…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe could have a debate on the definition of happiness. I will offer a starter for 10: victories for Arsenal football club and Roger Federer.28 Mar 2019