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HANSARD European CouncilThe Prime Minister’s first extension was based on the fact that we would ratify the withdrawal agreement, and in what was in effect meaningful vote 3 we turned it down again. Now…11 Apr 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseWilliams said in his recent speech that the franchise system in effect is already broken, and today’s announcement proves it. Abellio is hopeless. The Minister will recall an…11 Apr 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseAsk my constituents.11 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentWill the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentWell, the hon. Gentleman might get a buy one, get one free. On the matter of Capita, let me just say that, although I do not normally agree with the SNP, I would definitely vote…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI will meet the right hon. Gentleman halfway. It is true that the delay in orders had an effect—I am not denying that—but there were also management issues. The delays to the…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI am very grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker, to have caught your eye in this important debate, first as a member of the Defence Committee, but also, more importantly in this context,…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentVery briefly, because I am tight on time.10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea Deterrentrose—10 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I have heard what the right hon. Lady has said, but it is difficult to argue that we have had an extremely considered debate when the Bill has…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseHas my right hon. Friend heard the rumour that Government Whips in the other place are not planning in any way to stop the Bill being rammed through in a day? In fact, it has been…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker — [Interruption.]03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, there are rumours that it is a tie, in which case could we have a people’s vote and do the Division twice?03 Apr 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It seems that, as so often in this whole saga over the last couple of years or so, the Government have got themselves into a bit of a procedural…28 Mar 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)Oh, not this again.27 Mar 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)Unless they’re in the Cabinet. [ Laughter. ]27 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The House will shortly move on to discuss the business motion, which will, if it is passed, govern the conduct of the indicative votes this…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentI want to ask the Minister about a technical point. The operative paragraph of the explanatory notes that accompany the SI says that, if the House of Commons does not approve the…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentThank you, that is very kind. I do my best, Ed. Thanks mate.27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentGreat. I will carry on then. The Government were meant to lay a commencement order to allow us to leave. As I understand it, they never laid such an order—I do not know whether…27 Mar 2019