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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)Thank you, Mr Speaker. [ Interruption. ] I think it a slightly outrageous suggestion from the shadow Chancellor that I should speak for the Government. I do not know who is more…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and it may well be that tonight the Leader of the Opposition will see the wisdom of her words and the Opposition will vote for a general…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I am sure that Eric Forth was much better. He will probably be looking down, saying, “Oh my goodness, what a shower there is on both sides!” He would do this far better than me…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)Do I think that the Prime Minister should waste his time coming to an Standing Order No. 24 debate—a general debate—about whether he is going to obey the law of the land? Of…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)The hon. Gentleman might want to withdraw that remark, because I have seen no comments from the Lord Chancellor that he in any way doubts the word of the Prime Minister—on…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)rose —09 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Does the Secretary of State think there should be a general election before the next European Council meeting so that the British people can decide whether they want the…05 Sept 2019HANSARDContingency Planning23. If the Bill that passed through this House yesterday becomes an Act of Parliament, it would govern what we do in this country, but of course we cannot guarantee a no deal,…05 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Potential Benefits12. What assessment he has made of the potential benefits to Wales of the UK leaving the EU on 31 October 2019.04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Potential BenefitsMy gosh, Mr Speaker, the Minister has answered the question for me. I cannot ask a supplementary.04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)It is about democracy.03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)rose—03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)On a point of order, Mr Speaker.03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It was really just a procedural point, and I draw your attention to Standing Order No. 24 on page 33 of the Standing Orders. When a Standing Order…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)Will the Leader of the House go back to his point about Standing Order No. 24? It seems to me that he is absolutely correct—as Mr Speaker was correct in his previous…03 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversOrder. It is probably good that you do not know the answer, because it would be totally out of order.03 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversIt might be useful for the House to know that the wind-up speeches will have to start no later than 12.30. I have two Members trying to catch my eye, so perhaps they will bear…03 Sept 2019HANSARDElectronic VotingI noticed that the whole House cheered when the right hon. Gentleman said he had no authority over this matter, but does he recognise the fact that many people see the current…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I welcome the new Leader of the House? He will know that his role, as has been said already, is to represent Parliament to Government and to say things that Parliament wants…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentDespite last night being the hottest night of the year, I slept soundly for the first time in months. Will the Prime Minister ensure that I and millions of others can sleep…25 Jul 2019