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HANSARD Business of the HouseThat is one of the most charming points that has been raised in this House. We all have a responsibility to those with visible or invisible disabilities. I am not sure that…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAs so often, I bow to my hon. Friend’s constitutional expertise. It is quite clear that the sovereignty of this House did not fall upon us like a comet from heaven; it comes to us…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseYes.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseLeaving the European Union was put to the British people on 23 June 2016, and a general election surely is consulting the people, if nothing else.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is correct, but the Prime Minister got rid of the undemocratic backstop, which made the deal acceptable.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe hope that the House will vote for a general election on Monday, because we need to clear this up. We cannot go on endlessly, not making any decisions, and that seems to be the…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right. I think there may be a developing desire in some quarters in this House to suspend the quinquennial Act.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI have currently been averaging a business statement a day, and I am unsure whether that is a habit that will be unduly encouraged by you or by others, Mr Speaker. However, in the…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have done both, but offering an election is not playing games but trusting the people. Her Majesty’s Government, the Conservative and Unionist party, trust the British people;…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIs it not saddening that “Scotland the brave” used to be the call but now it is “Scotland the runaway,” “Scotland the let’s not have an election”? The SNP, who wish to challenge…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseHaving made one earlier, I knew that the House could not wait for another statement from me. I should like to make a very short statement this evening regarding Monday’s business.…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe idea that economic models prove anything is for the birds.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Home Secretary will be answering Home Office questions on Monday, when there will be the opportunity to question her.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseNo, I do not understand—there is a balance. We could ban absolutely everything and have no fun, which is basically what socialists always want to do.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HousePeople have come to many of us, as constituency MPs, with concerns about the off-payroll working rules. I think we must assume that most people are honest, and there must be a…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring his comments, the hon. Gentleman made the remark, “If only the Nats were more reasonable.” Well, that is something to be looked forward to, but I think it may be in the…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman, as always, makes an important point. I have already congratulated him on his unopposed re-election, but there are now more Members present than there were last…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt would be more suitable to make provision for a celebrational party.24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Gracious Speech is brought to a conclusion by the statement that other measures will be laid before the House, and it is no secret that one of these other measures will relate…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFortunately, the hon. Lady has made that point at exactly the right time, because the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy was in the Chamber to hear…24 Oct 2019