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HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI wait to see what will be the fate of its massive investments in Deeside and in Derbyshire, both of which are very important. I am concerned; I know the company is concerned. The…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionFollowing the noble Lord, I am reminded of how much he has done down the years to encourage our engagement in Asia and Asian investment in this country. I feel very sorry for him,…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI am worried about it because I do not believe that the Prime Minister intends to use the short delay she says she is prepared to settle for—although she has not said that she…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, it is good that the Prime Minister is now ready, à contrecoeur, to contemplate an extension. It is clear—and has been for some time—that an extension is absolutely…26 Feb 2019HANSARDEU WithdrawalMy Lords, I follow the noble Baroness, who had the misfortune to follow me in the great Lutyens house in Washington. It is said that every ambassador deplores his predecessor’s…13 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 77 for the reason that the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, has just given, and I strongly support Amendment 80, for the reason that my noble friend Lord…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillIn the early part of his speech, the Minister read out an impressive list of points that had been achieved or secured before he moved on to his brilliant ex tempore dealing with…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillThe Minister is making a very gallant effort and I applaud it. I enjoyed many of the things he said, particularly when he referred to a no-Brexit deal. I thought that was a very…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionThat is perfectly true; the date is in the legislation. The date was taken out of the legislation in this House by quite a large majority— I think it was 78—on the recommendation…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Desai. I cannot answer his question on how long negotiations for a free trade agreement will take from outside, but, like him, I…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I can be very brief in supporting this amendment, which has my name on it. Saying that is a very ominous start; it usually means the exact opposite, like the phrase…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillA brilliant description of the disadvantages of being stuck in a backstop.23 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI am concerned by the suggestion from the noble Lord, Lord Hamilton, about a negotiating advantage. It is a myth. I do not think you strengthen your negotiating hand by saying,…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillI have a degree of sympathy with the amendment proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Purvis of Tweed. I am grateful to the Minister for the meeting she had with me last week. I was…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillLike the noble Baroness, Lady Young, I welcome the sentiment behind the amendments—in fact, I welcome their substance, but with one exception. I am uneasy about Amendment 25. I…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it was good to hear from the noble Lord, Lord Strathclyde, and to be reminded of the days when everything worked swimmingly. I do not know if he was here on Second…21 Jan 2019HANSARDEducation: Treating Students Fairly (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, over Christmas I read the report with great interest and a dawning sense of familiarity. I found that I agreed with everything in it—which was a great relief since I…16 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationIndeed, if there was a free-trade arrangement, then of course none of what I have said applies. However, I thought the essence of “no deal” was that there would be no deal. Those…09 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, following the noble Lord, Lord Fox, I too have decided I will not repeat what I said five weeks ago. I learned from the noble Lord, Lord Newby, and the most reverend…09 Jan 2019