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HANSARDBrexit: Article 50 Period Extension ProcedureMy Lords, what purpose will the British Government tell the European Union that a long extension would fulfil? What is the precise purpose that the Prime Minister will say she…18 Mar 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, I start with an apology, as my remarks are grouped around three of the most irritating phrases in the English language: “I told you so”; “I would not have started from…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Economic ImpactMy Lords, when the Government publish their tariff schedule for what would apply in the event of a no-deal scenario, will they also publish an impact assessment of those tariffs?20 Feb 2019HANSARDHonda in SwindonMy Lords, will my noble friend please clarify when Parliament will be told what tariffs will apply to Japanese imports in the event of no deal?19 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am more than happy to rise on this point. Obviously I would much rather not be in this situation, having voted to remain, but, given the time that we have, I think that the…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am making the point that the noble Lord’s amendment—I am obsessive about these things—includes the words “no consultation”. This House should be absolutely aware that there has…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The noble Lord needs to be very clear, because that paragraph then goes on to say that the Treasury, “has engaged with relevant stakeholders on its approach to financial services…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I had not had direct contract with the Government on these matters. However, I shall read to the noble Lord a newsletter that has just come into my inbox from the CEO of UK…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOfficial Listing of Securities, Prospectus and Transparency (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I should declare an interest as I am an adviser to Banco Santander and take considerable interest in these matters. Is the noble Lord saying that the finance industry, including…18 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Support for Remaining in the EUI give way.16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Support for Remaining in the EUMy Lords—16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, as the tail-end Charlie, I will try to keep my remarks short so that we can go home to bed. At the core of this debate lies a very simple question: do we wish to fulfil…09 Jan 2019