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HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionI very much endorse what the noble Lord says. I find deeply worrying the reckless way in which many leading figures in public life, including in Parliament, simply attack the…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, does the Minister really think that cheap brandy from Australia is better than French brandy? While he is at it, does he agree that, “free trade under the World Trade…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, in speaking in support of both these amendments, in a way I am dealing with the points I raised with the noble Baroness, Lady Fairhead, which she did not respond…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMay I clarify a number of points? First, the original Bill, over which there was the power-grab tussle, was actually amended by the Government in response to the Welsh and…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillI apologise for prolonging this discussion. I urge the Government to reflect on this: given the trouble that we have already run into in this process with the devolved…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I apologise to the Committee for coming into the Chamber just a couple of minutes into my noble friend Lord Stevenson’s speech. I hope that it is in order to continue to…21 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Stability of the UnionMy Lords, I am delighted that my noble friend Lord Lisvane secured this debate; I referred to the Act of Union Bill and its parent, the Constitutional Reform Group, in my speech…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, what a fascinating speech to follow. Speaking in support of my noble friend’s Motion, I refer to the paper by the European Research Group and Global Britain, entitled…09 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Legislative TimetableMy Lords, I did not ask that question. I asked whether the Trade Bill is the last legislative vehicle to rule out no deal.07 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Legislative TimetableMy Lords, can the Minister answer the specific question put by my noble friend Lord Bassam about there being no emergency legislation before 29 March? Can he confirm that the…07 Jan 2019