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HANSARDVeterans: RecognitionOne group of veterans who undoubtedly deserve our respect are the veterans of Northern Ireland who served for years on Operation Banner to uphold the rule of law against the IRA,…08 Jul 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayI am grateful to my fellow Defence Committee member for giving way. On behalf of the whole House, I wish the hon. Lady a happy 29th birthday, seasonally adjusted. I absolutely…26 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsI have a question to the Prime Minister from a Northern Ireland veteran. He is Royal Marine David Griffin, a Dublin-born Irish Catholic who joined the British Army and transferred…22 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillFurther to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I apologise to the House and to you, but because I had come hot-foot from the Library, when I first rose I had not noticed that…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I apologise profusely to my right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), but I hope he will understand. Yesterday at…21 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Will my hon. Friend confirm that, in effect, the rancid Cooper-Boles-Letwin Act is now spent and has no further legal effect of any kind that would impede us from leaving the…20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Will the Minister confirm two things? The first is that we cannot extend article 50 again unless the UK Government consent—in other words, that the EU cannot extend it again…20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Will the Minister give way?20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019So only an Act of Parliament will stop it.20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019But it is such a good poll.20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019My hon. Friend makes the very reasonable point that, in his opinion, no deal is not the best way forward, and we respect him for his honesty. However, does he accept that, in a…20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Name him!20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Will the hon. Gentleman give way before he finishes?20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Before my right hon. Friend moves on, for the avoidance of doubt, I never said the Cooper-Boles-Letwin Bill was unconstitutional. The way it was rammed through the House in just…20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019If my hon. Friend wants a robust debate, will he give way?20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019No, it was rancid.20 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019It appears that, owing to some incredible administrative oversight within the Whips Office, I was not put on this Committee. Has my hon. Friend seen— [ Interruption. ] Thank you,…20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersI am grateful. Will the hon. Gentleman remind us what colour the card was that the IRA had to abide by before opening fire on civilians or servicemen?20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersWill the shadow Minister give way?20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersWhy not?20 May 2019