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HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI did.27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, it is a very great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, who, together with the noble Baroness, Lady Wheatcroft, has shown great courage and consistency…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionFirst, is the noble Lord aware that the only areas in which the EU has exclusive competence are trade and competition? Secondly, is he aware that the European Parliament has the…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, is it not the case that, when the Prime Minister talks about a working party to discuss alternative arrangements to the Northern Ireland backstop, she is fantasising?…26 Feb 2019HANSARDBuckinghamshire (Structural Changes) (Modification of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007) Regulations 2019My Lords, it is not my intention to delay the House, and I apologise if that is the case. I realise that we have a heavy day of statutory instruments ahead of us. I would like to…20 Feb 2019HANSARDBuckinghamshire (Structural Changes) (Modification of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007) Regulations 2019No, I—20 Feb 2019HANSARDBuckinghamshire (Structural Changes) (Modification of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007) Regulations 2019My Lords, perhaps I may make a brief intervention.20 Feb 2019HANSARDBroadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am grateful to the Minister for answering the points I raised, but I am concerned about two things. First, I am a bit disturbed to hear that the Government are reading about…06 Feb 2019HANSARDBroadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I support that excellent speech from the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath. It was extremely well argued and well researched and brought out a series of very real…06 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I strongly support this amendment, which is of profound importance. I apologise for an intervention that I made in Committee last week, where I was ticked off by the…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, on the point about freedom of movement, I have two specific questions for the Minister. I accept what he has said, but I would like to quote a personal example and…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillI am sorry to intervene. I was not here for the opening speech, which is very bad of me. As I understand it, at the moment, on the assumption that we are going to reach an…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin. I greatly admire his personal courage and integrity, but I say to him that I think nothing is more likely…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionOn devolution.28 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Essential ServicesMy Lords, I declare my interest as a Cumbria County councillor. I well remember my political apprenticeship on Oxford City Council in the 1970s and those enjoyable debates with…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: EU Free Trade AgreementsMy Lords, does the Minister agree—I am not suggesting that it is her personal fault—that this represents a massive failure of policy on the part of the British Government? The…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I will briefly express my support for the amendment. It is very important in the present political situation that we in the House of Lords demonstrate that, on a…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillSurely the best alternative way of benefiting from the growth outside the mature economies of western Europe—remember, this is catch-up growth; it is not a criticism of the…23 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, we are living through a political crisis without equal in our post-war history. Labour’s Front Bench in the Commons has to play a decisive role in the outcome. Without…14 Jan 2019