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HANSARDHorizon EuropeOwen Jackson, the director of policy at Cancer Research UK, has said that Pioneer, the Government’s proposed replacement for the EU’s science programme, does not “match up” to…02 May 2023HANSARDHorizon Europe1. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on association to the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.02 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe British Medical Journal has warned that the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership trade deal will make it harder for the UK to regulate tobacco…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSmoking CessationWelcome as the UK Government’s recent announcement is to help more people in England to quit smoking, the Khan review’s key recommendation to increase investment in smokefree…25 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI thank the right hon. Member for that intervention. It is fair to say that the economic impact of Brexit falls well short of the benefits that the UK enjoyed with EU membership;…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionThe hon. Lady makes a very good point. In a democracy, people always have the right to change their minds and we should bear that in mind at all times. Before moving on to some of…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionOn behalf of the Petitions Committee, I extend my gratitude to all Members who gave up their time to take part in today’s lively and informed, albeit rather one-sided, debate,…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI thank the hon. Member for that point. I agree that young people have lost the most, but I hope that we can regain some of that for them in the future. To put it simply, can we…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI am happy to agree with that. The more I learn, the more I realise that there is no such thing as a good Brexit. I think we are all seeing that clearly. The Trade Secretary’s…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI am sure the hon. Gentleman will. It is not my place to comment on the Northern Ireland situation, particularly pertaining to the added complexities of what was the Northern…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 628226, relating to the impact of the UK’s exit from the European Union. It is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionThat is a good point well made. The problem we have with the debate is that so many areas have been adversely affected that even with the best part of 20 minutes, I will struggle…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionThat is a very good point and one that I will also make. It will come as no surprise to anyone that, as a citizen of one of those nations, those figures do not seem very…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionI agree wholeheartedly with that. As a person who has benefited from town twinning and sister city deals over the course of my life, I can say that it weakens our soft power and…24 Apr 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateMay I put on record my gratitude for advance sight of the statement, and for the work of the infected blood inquiry? I suspect there will be a considerable amount of consensus in…19 Apr 2023HANSARD Medical Technology Regulations and the NHSI am grateful to the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) for securing today’s debate, and for the manner in which she summarised the case. I may disagree with her…28 Mar 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework: Economic Competitiveness7. Whether he has made a comparative assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Windsor framework on economic competitiveness in (a) Northern Ireland and…22 Mar 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework: Economic CompetitivenessThe Prime Minister described Northern Ireland as “the world’s most exciting economic zone”, being in the UK market and having access to the European market. Does the Secretary of…22 Mar 2023HANSARDCash AcceptanceAbsolutely; the hon. Gentleman makes a good point, for which I thank him. I am flabbergasted that a bank is not dealing with cash—it beggars belief. The issues raised need to be…20 Mar 2023HANSARDCash AcceptanceMy hon. Friend makes a good point. Indeed, I emphasise that it is essential not only for many people who budget, but for those on lower incomes, the elderly and those with…20 Mar 2023