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HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q I was just asking about standards and mutual recognition agreements, and whether you have concerns that MRAs could potentially hide a multitude of sins. Nick von Westenholz: In…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Sorry, I was just asking whether you feel that the Bill covers the current UK-US negotiations. Professor Winters: As I understand it, the Bill does not cover current negotiations…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q Mr Walker, some of your opening comments were about just how expensive those sorts of interventions are, because of the amount of legal work involved. What sort of budget will…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q Hi, Nick. Good to hear from you again. I just want to pick up the point about standards and get your views on mutual recognition agreements and how they will play for the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q May I delve a bit further into the Trade Remedies Investigations Directorate? You were explaining, Mr Warren, about the one case going through, and some of the challenges in…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Professor Winters? Professor Winters: Is somebody trying to get my attention? I am afraid you all faded away.16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q In your view, both of you, would UK-US negotiations be covered by this Bill? George Riddell: My understanding from reading the Bill is that it covers the continuity agreements…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Can I ask a 20-second supplementary, Chair?16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to pick up those points with both of you. You were referring, Professor Winters, to the US trade rep approach, whereby they go out, engage and consult and then set the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (First sitting)Q To pick up on a point about the competitiveness of the sector, you said, quite rightly, that London is a global leader, both in market research and advertising output. Are you…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (First sitting)Q I just wanted to pick up on the Trade Remedies Authority and your views on the provisions in the Bill, the role of that body, how it is made up and how it represents the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)On a point of clarification, at what point does the MHRA intervene? At what point is the threshold—that is perhaps a better way of putting it—at which a recall is demanded?…10 Jun 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020On a point of order, Mr Mundell. I should be interested to know the reason for certain sittings being broadcast and others, like this, not being broadcast. Is there a reason?10 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Third sitting)I am keen to clarify, not having been party to previous debate, what happens with non-medical cosmetic devices implanted by a medical procedure. Should registry for them be part…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningThe Secretary of State talked about the availability of laptops and computer equipment to disadvantaged pupils. Two months ago, he promised that that equipment would be available.…09 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for giving way; she is being very generous. I want to press her on that point. She talks about reassurance, safety and how important this sector is to our…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)My hon. Friend makes a very important point about sustainability, and of course linked to that is durability—the durability of the materials used in devices, particularly if a…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCensusIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare). Let me start by saying that I welcome the order. I am sure that there is almost…06 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillIt is a real pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Meg Hillier). I welcome my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon Central (Sarah Jones) to…29 Apr 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Repatriation of UK NationalsMay I add my congratulations to the Prime Minister and Carrie Symonds on the birth of their child? On 24 March here in the Chamber, I asked the Foreign Secretary about the…29 Apr 2020