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HANSARDDraft Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I realise that the explanatory memorandum does not officially form part of the instrument we are debating, but it is there to help us. Paragraph 6.6 of the memorandum states:…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill [Lords]On the issue of no clarity, can the hon. Lady tell the House why her party did not oppose the Bill in the other place or suggest any changes to it there?11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019I am grateful to the Minister for giving way again; the volcano is not entirely exhausted. Does he have any plans to introduce an international driving permit app or to make the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019Paragraph 7.2 of the explanatory memorandum refers to two conventions: the 1968 convention and the 1949 convention. If someone applies for an international driving permit, will it…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019My concern is that most British holidaymakers go to Spain—it is the No. 1 destination—but, as I understand it, Spain is covered by the 1949 convention and not the 1968 convention.…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019The Minister is being very generous in giving way. Is there any legal reason why the Government cannot issue a comprehensive permit that covers all the conventions? Otherwise, a…30 Jan 2019HANSARD Town of Culture AwardIs it not the case that towns can apply for the city of culture award but it is very much a David and Goliath competition, because towns often do not have the resources to put in…23 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Draft Credit Rating Agencies (Amendment, Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Although explanatory memorandums are not technically part of regulations, it is important that they be accurate and up to date in all respects. Will the Minister confirm that that…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Furniture ManufacturersDoes my hon. Friend agree that when we talk of furniture manufacturers, we are referring not just to large factories in city centres? Many small rural towns and villages have…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI welcome this statement. Does the Leader of the House agree that it is right that the absent Member should choose the name of their proxy, rather than the Whips, and that they…22 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate on reducing waiting times? Is the Leader of the House aware that during a lifetime the average motorist will spend approximately six months waiting at red…17 Jan 2019HANSARDMental Health First Aid in the WorkplaceThis is an excellent motion. Does the hon. Lady agree that when workplace training on first aid—including mental health first aid—takes place outside the workplace, the employer…17 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryI declare an interest as the owner of several older vehicles. Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the Government are right to be careful in introducing E10, which is not compatible…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryThe hon. Gentleman is being very generous, and I hear what he is saying. Will he take it from me that there are cases of E10 dissolving sealants in fuel tanks and blocking fuel…16 Jan 2019HANSARD British Bioethanol IndustryI think the point made by the hon. Member for Stockton North is a good one: a choice of fuels available at the pumps needs to remain, and those fuels need to be properly labelled…16 Jan 2019