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HANSARDEngagementsI am sure all of us concur with the Prime Minister’s remarks about the disaster in Ethiopia. Many of us recognise the Prime Minister’s efforts to secure a deal, but given that we…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionUnfortunately, there is an element of truth to that, but I would not want to label everyone as being in that camp. Many Members have quoted predictions about the future, but I…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI thank the right hon. and learned Gentleman for giving way, but I implore him to use the language of moderation when talking about no deal. He will remember the dire economic…13 Mar 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Legal OpinionI commend my right hon. and learned Friend for the way he is pursuing the remit of his office. He is, of course, right that there is a political dimension to the decision that we…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMost of us in this place commend my right hon. Friend and her team for their stamina in these negotiations. We accept that there is a political dimension, but will she clarify one…12 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUI actually think that is quite questionable given the SNP’s recent election results and how badly it is doing—27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUThe Secretary of State knows we wish him well with these negotiations, but can he confirm that, when it comes to addressing the concerns of Conservative Members and some…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUI am sorry, but I am going to finish because I do not think that a third intervention will add anything to my time, to be perfectly honest. The Labour party policy on a second…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUI am afraid the hon. Gentleman misheard me. I said that we trade with the majority of the world outside the EU on WTO terms—that is a fact—and we trade very profitably with them.…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUI will try to abide by your instructions, Mr Speaker; thank you for calling me so early. It is customary to say what a pleasure it is to follow the previous speaker, but I must…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUThe hon. Gentleman tends simply to ignore the fact that the British economy is doing well. We have record inward investment, record low unemployment and record manufacturing…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUUnfortunately, amendment (j) was not selected, but I am sure my right hon. Friend will agree that the Government will have no problem in accepting in principle, and I look forward…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUrose —27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUJust wait a minute—sit down. I have taken one intervention. We should look at how badly the SNP is doing in terms of representing the interests of the EU, as it were, with regard…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMay I gently remind the Prime Minister that we trade on World Trade Organisation terms with the rest of the world outside the EU and that we do so very profitably? She should not…26 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity network codes and guidelines (Markets and trading) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity and gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Gas (Security of Supply and Network Codes) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (System Operation and Connection) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Is the Minister basically confirming that should there be no deal, we will be fully prepared—at least from the point of view of her Department’s responsibilities—for such an…26 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity network codes and guidelines (Markets and trading) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity and gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Gas (Security of Supply and Network Codes) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (System Operation and Connection) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The Minister talks of a disorderly Brexit if there is no deal, but she has been part of a Government who for two years have made the promise that preparations for no deal are…26 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity network codes and guidelines (Markets and trading) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity and gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Gas (Security of Supply and Network Codes) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (System Operation and Connection) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Will the Minister give way?26 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas etc. (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity network codes and guidelines (Markets and trading) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity and gas (Market Integrity and Transparency) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Gas (Security of Supply and Network Codes) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Electricity Network Codes and Guidelines (System Operation and Connection) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am sure that the Minister did not mean to, but she inadvertently put words into my mouth. I was not suggesting that efforts had not been put into making sure we did not leave in…26 Feb 2019