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HANSARD Debate on the AddressWe had a referendum.19 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillYes, there is—clause 30 of the Bill.22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillFirst, I want to take the right hon. Gentleman back to what he said earlier. It is absolutely right that we scrutinise the Bill and ask ourselves whether there is time for a new…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI congratulate the Prime Minister on getting us to this critical point in the long Brexit journey. Clause 36 relates to parliamentary sovereignty, and I invite him to confirm that…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt has been a long three years, but two themes have arisen in this debate. One, echoed by the hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall), is the frustration with the length of…22 Oct 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is still a dream team.21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsThe right hon. Gentleman is making a powerful argument, which we have heard. In the limited time available, may I ask him to turn his attention to the amendment tabled by my right…19 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern Syria(Urgent Question) : To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on Turkey and Syria.15 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaI thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing further pursuit of this important issue, and I thank the Secretary of State for his response. In just a week, we have seen the map of…15 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI will not give way, because I am running out of time. I do apologise. The nation has now watched this debate continue for three years, and there is now talk of dragging it beyond…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is a real pleasure to contribute to this Queen’s Speech debate on day one, which is certainly a first for me, and I am grateful to follow the hon. Member for Sheffield Central…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressMy right hon. Friend gives us a teaser of what we can expect her to speak about, which I am very much looking forward to, and I am pleased that she would like to see investment at…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressVery briefly, as I am conscious of time.14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressThat is for another day and another debate, but my hon. Friend is absolutely right. China dominates on a scale that we simply cannot comprehend over here. Its technological…14 Oct 2019HANSARD US Troop Withdrawal from Northern Syria(Urgent Question) : To ask the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa if he will make a statement on the US troop withdrawal from northern Syria.08 Oct 2019HANSARD US Troop Withdrawal from Northern SyriaI first declare an interest: I am a dual-US national. The US is our most trusted and valued ally. We share the same vision in wanting to shape the world around us to defend…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsIt has been a long and frustrating journey—and sadly one that Labour Front Benchers wish to prolong. I commend the Prime Minister on his efforts to break the Brexit impasse and to…03 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence Fire and Rescue ProjectMy right hon. Friend the Minister of State in the House of Lords (Earl Howe) has made the following written ministerial statement. I am announcing the outcome of the Defence fire…18 Jul 2019HANSARDOutsourced ContractsI do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s assessment; it is important that we provide value for money. The defence budget is under pressure, as are all other Departments. He is…08 Jul 2019HANSARDOutsourced ContractsThe issue is to do with the key performance indicators, as I think the hon. Gentleman will agree. According to the standards that we see, 97% meet the requirements. We find that…08 Jul 2019