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HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)As the hon. Gentleman—who, for the record, is also an honourable man—would expect me to say, that is not actually within the scope of this particular statutory instrument. I know,…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)I think I got away with that one, Mr Speaker, but I am not sure. [ Interruption. ] For now, Mr Speaker. The House should note that this instrument is designed for a no-deal…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)If I may, Mr Speaker, I will use this opportunity to answer my right hon. Friend’s earlier question about the dispute resolution. Any disputes in relation to how funding is spent…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)Welcome to the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker. As I explained to the Speaker, this is the first SI that I have done in the Chamber, and I had not realised that this would be a general…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)If my right hon. Friend would bear with me, I will address that later in my remarks—I thought he was going to ask me the same question. This instrument includes a transitional…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)I beg to move, That the draft European Structural and Investment Funds Common Provisions and Common Provision Rules etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which were laid…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)Indeed so. In a no-deal situation, this instrument will repeal the European regulations concerning the European structural funds, while ensuring that the funds can continue…19 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Structural and Investment Funds)I totally agree with everything my hon. Friend said, other than not asking my views were on no deal. I think he knows those, and I hope most people in the House do.19 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I can confirm that this is the last Euratom SI for no deal. As usual, the shadow Minister is very well informed.18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am flattered by the compliments from my two hon. Friends, and by the good grace with which the hon. Member for Southampton, Test has responded throughout the progress of the…18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Usually, for such occasions, Mr Gray, it is written into…18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I do not know whether Hansard can indicate that the shadow Minister nodded, but he did. That happens rarely during my speeches, but in this case it did. He may well have denied…18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019A mere technicality.18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Perhaps I can answer by saying that that does not pose a concern, because the devolved environmental permitting regime allows the UK environment agencies to require sites that…18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Thank you very much, Mr Gray. With that, I commend the last statutory instrument on Euratom to the Committee.18 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Shipments of Radioactive Substances (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I apologise to the hon. Gentleman for not including him within the bulk of my remarks. To clarify, I think that this might answer his point: the draft regulations are in the…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is an excellent point from my hon. Friend, as we would expect. Luckily, we are on the case and have the Automotive Council skills working group, with which we are doing our…12 Feb 2019HANSARDManufacturingI agree with the hon. Lady and with the Prime Minister that a hard Brexit without a deal would be a disaster for the economy of this country, and Toyota, Jaguar Land Rover and…12 Feb 2019HANSARDManufacturingOur modern industrial strategy for our whole country will ensure that the UK remains one of the most competitive locations in the world for manufacturing investment. We are…12 Feb 2019HANSARDManufacturingMuch as I would like to do so, I cannot give my hon. Friend that assurance, because waste and recycling policy is a devolved matter. However, it is our preference that the scheme…12 Feb 2019