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HANSARDTransition Period: UK PreparednessI think that the hon. Gentleman might be referring to Belarus, of course, with his last question, but let me assure him that the United Kingdom Government remain strong, resolute…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK PreparednessI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman. His Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union has done extensive work drawing attention to the preparations that are…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK-EU RelationsThe Scottish Government, unlike the hon. Member, will not be in the dark about the future of the UK shared prosperity fund. He is absolutely right to draw attention to the fact…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK-EU RelationsI can see the hon. Gentleman making goldfish-type movements of his lips and teeth. Now he is breaking into a smile. That smile, of course, welcomes the fact that later this…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a number of hon. and right hon. Members have reminded us, there are just 50 days to go before the end of the transition period. That is why I am pleased to be able to discuss…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUNegotiations are continuing in London this week, and this of course is a continuation of the intensive talks that both sides agreed to on 21 October. Progress is being made, but…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUMy hon. Friend makes a very important point and, as a distinguished former local government leader, he knows the power of good local government to make a difference for the better…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThe UK has already shown a great degree of flexibility in these negotiations, but it is that the European Union shows flexibility too, and in particular there needs to be full…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThe hon. Gentleman makes a very important point, and in his time in this House he has been a distinguished champion of the rights of the people of Northern Ireland. It is very…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUOne of the things that we will be able to do when we take back control is to have total discretion over who comes into this country. One of things that we will be able to do, for…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK-wide ResponseWe have extensive discussions across Cabinet and with representatives from the devolved Administrations as we co-ordinate an appropriate UK-wide response to the covid-19 outbreak.…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK-wide ResponseMy hon. Friend makes a vital point. Of course, devolved Administrations have the right and responsibility to tailor solutions to their geography and their populations, but unity…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUYes, of course; it is the case that Border Force will be in a stronger position to be able to detect a criminal— [ Interruption. ] Well, if the hon. Gentleman keeps asking the…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransparency of Intergovernmental Relations: UpdateToday, the Government are announcing new measures to improve the transparency and accountability of relations between the UK Government and the devolved Administrations. We are…10 Nov 2020HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement Joint Committee MeetingThe Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee met on 19 October 2020 in London, with delegations attending in person and by video conference. The meeting was co-chaired by the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeAbsolutely.19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeMy right hon. Friend makes three very important points. The first thing is that UK producers are doing a fantastic job in increasing production in a sustainable way. Championing…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman, but I certainly would not take a frivolous approach towards the livelihoods of anyone, whether they are freelance musicians or anyone…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeI join my right hon. Friend in praising the efforts of the Transport Minister, who has been incredibly energetic and determined to make sure that colleagues in Kent from all…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeThe hon. Lady brings formidable expertise to this area, and she is absolutely right to highlight the fact that we need rapid access to both insulin and radioisotopes. That is why…19 Oct 2020