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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman’s appetite for debate is touching, but we have been debating these matters for three years. We have had endless debates; we have had endless statements by both…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave some moments ago.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, earlier you were kind enough to quote what I said on 18 March, but not, I fear, in full. I went on to make another sentence, which was: “Dare I say that there is more…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI think the point is extremely obvious. If Parliament is legislating for something it is voting on it; under CRAG there is no need to have a vote on a treaty that is laid in front…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. I said that you and I both enjoyed the sound of our own voice, but we are mere amateurs compared with my right hon. and learned Friend.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. and learned Friend is somebody who has always wanted us to remain in the European Union and who disapproves of referendums. He has always made that absolutely clear—…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend’s grasp of detail is so great that it explains why Baroness Hale thought he was the Chief Whip; he is clearly completely on top of the subject, and that was…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy successor—and predecessor—as chairman of the European Research Group, as so often, hits the nail on the head. There are many people who do not like Brexit at all and who have…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe answer on Friday is very straightforward. If we have finished on Thursday, the Bill will pass to their lordships in the other place on Friday. The question whether we should…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe last moment for submitting amendments will be the point of Second Reading. It will, of course, be at the discretion of the Chairman of Ways and Means, but I should be very…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIf you ask an economist anything, you get the answer you want.21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am conscious of what you said, Madam Deputy Speaker, about sticking to the terms of the debate and the motion in my name. I thank the hon. Member for Nottingham East (Mr Leslie)…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseTime will be made for Third Reading in the normal way according to the programme motion, which the House will have a chance to vote on tomorrow.21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for all that she does to be a voice for the people of Northern Ireland in this House. It is of fundamental importance to remember always that we are United…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I think that you worry unduly. There will be a full emergency business statement on Monday—that is part of what I was saying—so that…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. In the light of today’s decision, I should like to inform the House that Monday’s business will now be a debate on a motion relating to…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Actsindicated assent.19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Actsindicated assent.19 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI am slightly puzzled that the hon. Gentleman thinks it is odd that members of the Cabinet receive Government documents; this is the normal process of government in this country.…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI can come to the aid of my right hon. Friend straight away because on Monday 21 October the continuation of debate on the Queen’s Speech will be dedicated to the national health…17 Oct 2019