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HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe public who are listening to this and similar debates cannot believe that this Parliament so lacks confidence and courage that, two years and eight months on from the great…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWill the hon. Gentleman confirm that the OECD forecasts show a general slowdown around the advanced world, particularly on the continent of Europe, and show that the UK will grow…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady is asking good questions about what our business will be, but I fear our ministerial friend cannot answer tonight. We shall probably find out later from the Prime…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMs McDonagh, I think what was at issue was the accuracy of the statement. The hon. Gentleman said that I have urged people to take their money out of Britain because of Brexit. I…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThat is completely untrue and I hope the hon. Gentleman will withdraw that false allegation.11 Mar 2019HANSARD Exiting the European UnionAs the Attorney General rushes out his advice early tomorrow on this latest development, will he also share with the House his views on other very worrying features of the…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionIn truth, the independence movement in Scotland did not want to be independent, because they would not say that they would have an independent currency or that they would leave…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionYes, indeed. My hon. Friend makes his point very well: Parliament gave people the decision and people took it. The Conservative manifesto was very clear that we would leave on 29…11 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionAs I just explained, my measures would not increase the build-up of public debt, but would be financed out of the amounts that are already in the Budget to go to the European…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Protection for WorkersI am assured that the Government and this Secretary of State want high standards of employment rules in this country, and I look forward to our having independence so that we can…06 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingBefore the hon. Lady moves on, can she give us an idea of the percentage increase that she thinks would now be sufficient?04 Mar 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeWhat action are the Government taking to ensure that enough resources are available and preferably targeted on this priority, and what further action can they take to spread best…04 Mar 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Surely global companies are used to selling into a variety of jurisdictions with different regulatory requirements, and each company has a body of intellectual property that it…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Trade Remedy Measures: UK InterestsAn excellent statement with a good balance: protecting our industries against dumping where needed, but giving our customers more choice and lower prices where we do not have an…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Will the Minister confirm that there will be absolutely no reduction in safety standards—because we all want high safety standards—and does she recall that when REACH first came…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Maybe I can help the Minister. Is it not the case that the Intrastat declarations provide the necessary information about the current trade in European chemicals?25 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Aquaculture)I fully support what my hon. Friend is trying to do for continuity, but can we expect further legislation shortly after leaving—if we leave without signing a withdrawal…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)Can the Minister confirm that SNP Members were deliberately scare- mongering when they said that farmers would not be able to import any more after 29 March? Will he confirm that…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Aquaculture)I seek to clarify my earlier question, which did not seem to get through. Is the Department working on a better regime for fishing in general, and for fish health in particular,…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed DealWill the Treasury issue a codicil or a clarification of its economic forecasts, looking at what happens if we leave in March under the managed World Trade Organisation model, when…20 Feb 2019