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HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI have witnessed over the past few weeks members of my own party, tragically, repeatedly going through the Lobbies with the Opposition. I even saw the Prime Minister going through…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionNo, because I have heard no suggestion, from either side of the House, that the repeal of the 1972 Act would itself be repealed—there is no question about that. The reality is…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI have great respect for the hon. Lady. I will only say that we have had this debate before and we differ on the matter. Of course I want to see the Good Friday agreement…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am seeking to catch the attention of the Attorney General, and wondered whether he might have a loss of hearing or something.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI am most grateful to the Attorney General for giving way. He has referred on a number of occasions to the withdrawal and implementation Bill. He knows, as do the Secretary of…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI know that, and I have heard it, but so has the DUP.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWe have heard a great deal— [ Interruption. ]29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionMy right hon. Friend makes a very good point. That is why I have just asked the Attorney General for an assurance—he did not answer my question—that if the withdrawal agreement is…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI very much agree with my hon. Friend. Indeed, I will go further and say that the change of gear between 26 June, when the withdrawal Act received Royal Assent, and 12 July, when…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThat is exactly the point. I see the Solicitor General chuntering a little. He is a good friend of mine, but I have to say that he knows this is a serious point––the Attorney…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI heard the Prime Minister repeatedly mention our precious Union. The Northern Ireland backstop drives a coach and horses through the precious Union––that is the problem. As I…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI of course want to leave the European Union, but the problem with the withdrawal agreement is that it does not, I assert, represent Brexit, in terms of repealing the 1972 Act. As…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThank you, Mr Speaker. We have heard a great deal about the process and the underlying reasons for this motion this morning, but we are really dealing with whether the withdrawal…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI add to that, Mr Speaker, that if Members are so blind that they do not want to listen to these points, it makes no difference to me. The points I am making are significant to…29 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You have very kindly referred to the withdrawal and implementation Bill, which I have raised on a number of occasions over the last few weeks. In…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)Article 184 of the withdrawal agreement refers to the political declaration and they cannot be separated, so if the political declaration is changed later, the withdrawal…28 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentThe first point I would like to raise is about the ministerial code and the actions of the Prime Minister. It is quite clear under the ministerial code—I am glad to see the…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentI am extremely indebted to my very good and very close hon. Friend. I am so glad that he has made that point, because I am simply trying to do what I have always tried to do,…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentWill the Minister report to the House the outcome of this afternoon’s meeting of the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments? Did the Committee consider the question of vires, as…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Exit Day AmendmentAbsolutely. I do not need to dilate on that question at all; I am simply using it as a point of reference. The draft regulations contain unlawful sub-delegation.27 Mar 2019