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HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillThe hon. Lady is raising an important point about mobile, which has huge potential. We have the technology to bring broadband into the home, but the big issue is the size of the…22 Jan 2020HANSARD Commission on Justice in WalesThe hon. Gentleman has long-standing views on these issues, but he knows that the devolving of public policy and the funding that comes with it is determined by the Barnett…22 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a vital point. During the Secretary of State’s initial remarks, she had high praise for the Chancellor, but over the weekend the Chancellor said that…21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillMy hon. Friend is making an important point. Do we not need structures that enhance joint decision making, rather than just Westminster making decisions on behalf of the four…21 Jan 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillThe next European multi-annual financial framework will run from 2021 to 2027, but this Bill will allocate funds for one year only. What is the British Government’s intention:…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Joint Comprehensive Plan Of ActionIt is great to see you back in your rightful place, Mr Deputy Speaker. The British Government are right to work with our European partners and within the formal mechanisms of the…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeFurther to the question from the hon. Member for Cardiff South and Penarth (Stephen Doughty), have the British Government received any direct representations from the Welsh…14 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldThis is a very wide-ranging review. I think everybody would agree with that. How is the Foreign Secretary going to ensure that there is sufficient parliamentary scrutiny of the…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIs not the danger in setting this fixed date that the British Government will quickly have to make a decision about what they want to achieve in the second phase of Brexit? Are…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI suspect that the right hon. Gentleman is referring to the comments of the EU Trade Commissioner. He made those comments in the context of a decision by the British Government to…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecuritySince the assassination, as part of its military build-up, the US has deployed long-range bombers to Diego Garcia, a territory that the British state illegally occupies. The…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe hon. Member is making an important point. Essentially, this will be the first trade deal in history where the aim is to put up barriers rather than remove them. Rather than…07 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe Bill contains provisions not to extend the transition phase—phase 2 of Brexit. Is there not a danger of that strengthening the hand of the European Union in those…20 Dec 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillThe hon. Gentleman may not be aware that the political editor of The Sun has just tweeted that the Government have conceded on the 9 December election date. If that is the case,…29 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyThe Chancellor knows that under the British Government’s Brexit plans, the no-deal cliff-edge would only move to the end of phase 2. So if we do get to his Budget statement on 6…24 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe Chair of the International Trade Committee speaks with great experience. That is, of course, why the British Government are refusing to publish the impact assessments on the…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt has been obvious to me for some considerable time that Brexiteer politicians have never fully understood the consequences of their policies. That is why during the referendum…22 Oct 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and Extension LetterWhen you mentioned your activities at 9 o’clock yesterday morning, Mr Speaker, I was rather hoping that you would say that the pressing engagement was a famous Welsh rugby victory…21 Oct 2019