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HANSARDMinisterial CodeIt would be wrong for me to go into those details, given that Sir Philip—who was, as I mentioned earlier, a distinguished public servant—has indicated that he may initiate legal…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The key— [Interruption.] I see no reason why, in a debate in which we are considering the importance of civility, people should attempt to…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe inquiry that is proceeding will look at all complaints that may have been made. I cannot say more than that.02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. When there are briefings and counter-briefings, the most important thing is to ensure that the facts are established and that we, as a…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes an important point. Ministers are rightly accountable here at the Dispatch Box and, at general elections, at the ballot box. Our civil servants ensure that…02 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that question. Civil servants must of course abide by the civil service code, and we deprecate the leaking of any Government…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipMy right hon. Friend has made an excellent point, which reflects the brilliant work that he did as Business Secretary. It is absolutely the case that there are common technical…27 Feb 2020HANSARDImport Controls: EUI have regular meetings with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade covering a number of issues, not the least of which is our border arrangements.…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipI am very well aware of the views of the Welsh Assembly Government, thanks to the excellent work done by Jeremy Miles AM, the Brexit Minister and Counsel General. I enjoy the…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend, in typically pithy fashion, draws attention to the fact that when we consider the whole question of when people reach the age of maturity, the landscape is…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Sabisky was dismissed before the review embarked on its work.27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipFar from there being confusion, I hope that there is clarity that we will implement the withdrawal agreement, respect the Northern Ireland protocol, and then conclude a…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipI am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point. Whether it is from the Farmers’ Union of Wales, NFU Cymru or my hon. Friend, farmers in Wales have brilliant representation.…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipMy hon. Friend is absolutely bang on. Across the nations and countries of the continent of Europe, there are different approaches to some of these questions. There are also…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipThere are no arbitrary deadlines. The deadline of 31 December for agreement is in the political declaration. If we were to take that out, we would be altering the political…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his thoughtful intervention, but all that we are seeking is straightforward equivalence in financial services. The European Union has said…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipAbsolutely. The Agriculture Bill, which was introduced by my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) during her outstanding tenure as Environment…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for making that point. Throughout his time in the House, he has been a strong, consistent and powerful voice for the rights of workers.…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipLooking at most of the indices of economic performance, such as the measures of increased investment and increased capital expenditure recently, it is the case that the United…27 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. Yes, we do—the Department for International Trade has a team of trade negotiators, lawyers and other policy experts. There have already…27 Feb 2020