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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsArticle 6 of the Act of Union provides, in essence, that no duties will be applied to goods passing between Great Britain and Ireland. Does my right hon. Friend agree that these…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsDiscussions in the Joint Committee established under the withdrawal agreement will have the most crucial bearing on the future of trade, not only between the UK and the EU but…02 Sept 2020HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsThe Chinese Government have of late struck an increasingly aggressive posture against countries such as Australia and India, and also against this country, effectively tearing up…14 Jul 2020HANSARDDraft Human Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019Thank you, Sir Charles, for giving me the opportunity of addressing the Committee, although I am not a member of it. I have concerns about the draft order. My objection is not to…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe operators of pubs, hotels and restaurants in England will be feeling considerably relieved by the Prime Minister’s statement, but that relief will not be shared in Wales,…23 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderDoes my right hon. Friend agree that nobody reasonable could ever conclude that acts of thuggery by police officers on the streets of Minneapolis could ever justify acts of…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Future Relationship with the EU: NegotiationsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that UK control of its own state aid regime will be essential as we seek to rebuild our economy in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak? Is not…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: The UnionDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the Government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic underlines the importance to Wales, and to every part of the UK, of being part of an…22 Apr 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe spring selling season will soon be upon us. Across the country, against the background of the coronavirus crisis, farmers will be concerned to establish whether they will be…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office LtdThe right hon. Gentleman mentioned the issue of Ministers. Of course the Post Office has a non-executive director appointed by the Government. One must assume that that…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office LtdI, too, congratulate the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) and my hon. Friend the Member for North West Leicestershire (Andrew Bridgen) on securing the debate. I have…19 Mar 2020HANSARD UK-US Trade DealUS public procurement potentially offers exciting opportunities for British companies to access an enormous market. However, as my right hon. Friend will know, much public…02 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipFurther to the previous question, some two years ago I attended a presentation, complete with slides, given by Mr Michel Barnier, at which he indicated that, as things then stood,…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsMay I say what a great pleasure it was to hear the maiden speech of my hon. Friend the Member for Bridgend (Dr Wallis)? It was also a particular pleasure to be here to listen to…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsThat is an excellent illustration of the problem. I am sure that many Members were berated frequently during the recent general election campaign about the poor quality of health…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Welsh AffairsMy right hon. Friend has mentioned the importance of clean energy in Wales; would he be willing to meet me and other colleagues, together with the proposed developers of the…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsSome Welsh companies wishing to bid for public contracts in Wales frequently find themselves unable to do so because of EU procurement requirements. Will my right hon. Friend…27 Feb 2020HANSARDPublic Bodies: Buying BritishWelsh construction and civil engineering firms frequently complain that EU procurement regulations effectively preclude them from bidding for contracts in Wales. Can my right hon.…26 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to be called to speak after so many excellent maiden speeches on both sides of the Chamber today. I would invidiously single out the contribution of my…03 Feb 2020HANSARD Middle East Peace PlanAll of us on these Benches welcome the Government’s commitment to the vision of a global Britain post-Brexit, but if “global Britain” is to be anything more than a strapline, it…30 Jan 2020