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HANSARD Business of the HouseI could not disagree more, because the manner in which this is being done involves legislating in circumstances that will mean, as I said yesterday on a point of order, Mr…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseNo, I will not. To rip up that convention, which is basically what my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset is doing, is extremely undemocratic and, if I may say so,…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI have already made my remarks on the methodology that is being employed in respect of the Bill. I think it is reprehensible. It represents a constitutional revolution, and it…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI was intrigued by the hon. Gentleman’s reference to taking back control because, of course, what actually happened is that the referendum Act, by 6:1 in this House, gave the…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMany people who have had a chance to look at this Bill have noticed that it is completely shambolic and extremely badly drafted. We will be moving on to consideration of…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseA great number of constitutional Bills have been examined by the Clerks and others in relation to matters of this character. Would the hon. Lady be good enough to give us examples…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the Houserose—03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend made an assertion just now about the law relating to the prerogative. He may recall the Gina Miller case and the great deal of powerful evidence to suggest…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wish to raise a point of order regarding the need for a money resolution under the Standing Orders in respect of the Bill. For example, if the…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the Houserose —03 Apr 2019HANSARDBill PresentedOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance on something that I raised yesterday in relation to the business motion and my very grave concern, I think shared by many…02 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I seek your guidance? The next business is the presentation of Bills, and it is to do with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill, which…02 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the hon. Lady give way?01 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. In the light of the word “blockage” that was just used, and the suggestion that somehow or other there is something wrong with our democratic…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes the hon. Lady agree that one problem with these indicative votes is that when they are attached, as they are intended to be, by all accounts, to a Bill that will then follow…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA few days ago, I brought in the House of Commons (Precedence of Government Business) (European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018) Bill, to which I gave a great deal of thought and that…01 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI understand my hon. Friend’s point, but I have to point out to him that, under EU law, it has been made abundantly clear in several cases regarding the constitutional orders of…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionIt is important now for me to end my remarks—[Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!] I expected that from the rabble across the road. That does not trouble me one bit. I have done my best…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI agree with every word that the right hon. Gentleman said. That is true. It is not good enough to talk about our precious Union and then to damage it. It is not good enough to…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI simply say this before giving way to the right hon. Gentleman. The reality is that DUP Members sit in this House having been elected on a proposition. This issue is all about…29 Mar 2019