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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillGiven the Secretary of State’s reference to the letter to the Welsh Government and the Welsh Minister, how does he square the circle of wanting, on the one hand, to reinforce the…22 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityThere are clearly differences between France and Germany on the one hand and the United States on the other. What action are the Government taking to make sure that our…07 Jan 2020HANSARDUK Special Forces: Iraq and AfghanistanThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful statement, and I am sure all Members will take note of what he says. Does he agree this serves to highlight that we need some parliamentary…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. A number of the 39 victims may well have come from Vietnam. If so, may I, as chair of the all-party group on Vietnam, offer my…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseGiven that the Prime Minister decided to obey the law and apply to the European Union for an extension, if the European Union grants an extension, will the Leader of the House…22 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence IndustryI welcome the new Ministers to their posts. A little more than three months ago, a prominent Conservative Member of this House said: “We must continue to hammer home the…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIn March 2013, Mr Anthony O’Sullivan, the chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, was suspended by the council and put on special leave. At long last, Mr O’Sullivan…17 Oct 2019HANSARD HMRC Impact Analysis: CustomsThe extra administrative costs for filling in customs forms alone for businesses will be £15 billion per year. This contrasts markedly with the Prime Minister’s claim that if we…08 Oct 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019A few moments ago, the Minister said that the Benn Act was unclear. Will he explain to the House why he thinks it is unclear?26 Sept 2019HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationI presume that following yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment the Prime Minister got in touch with Buckingham Palace and offered his apology to Her Majesty the Queen for giving…25 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)This is about the rule of law, and we should be clear—there should be no ifs or buts about it—that, no matter how powerful and self-important they might feel, everyone should obey…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)Is my right hon. and learned Friend aware of the recording of the Defence Secretary, in which he states his view as to why Prorogation is really happening? It is somewhat…09 Sept 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement2. What recent economic assessment he has made of the potential effect on Wales of the implementation of the withdrawal agreement.04 Sept 2019HANSARDWithdrawal AgreementGiven that 90% of Welsh lamb is exported to other countries in the European Union, does the Secretary of State still believe that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a viable…04 Sept 2019HANSARDSheep Farming: No-deal EU ExitIs not the heart of the problem the fact that lamb would not be competitive if it had a 48% tariff placed on it? That would be an absolutely ridiculous situation. The Government…03 Sept 2019HANSARDVeterans: RecognitionThe importance of support for veterans should unite the whole House. Given the appalling track record of outsourcing, will the Secretary of State explain why her Government have…08 Jul 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayI am pleased to respond to this debate on behalf of the Opposition, and I can honestly say that it has been an excellent debate. It has been consensual and genuinely cross-party…26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure Resilience10. What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the resilience of infrastructure in Wales.26 Jun 2019HANSARDInfrastructure ResilienceThe European regional development fund has made a huge contribution to the development of infrastructure in Wales. Will the Minister give a commitment that resources from the new…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayWas your dad Dutch?26 Jun 2019