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HANSARD Northern IrelandDoes the right hon. Gentleman accept that there is a distinction between new and amended legislation in this context? They are not by any means the same thing, particularly as…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern IrelandDoes my right hon. Friend, who himself was on the European Scrutiny Committee, recognise that we are constantly monitoring these things? Indeed, the hon. Member for Belfast East…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern IrelandAs my right hon. Friend may expect, I shall now refer to section 38 and ask him a question about it. On the amendments made under the statutory instrument—which is not by Act of…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationThe proposed legislation is of great constitutional significance, yet it is merely a statutory instrument and not an Act of Parliament. What restrictions on its lawmaking has the…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Tributes to Sir Tony LloydIt is with great sadness that I rise and say goodbye to Tony Lloyd. He was a man of great courtesy, he was a great parliamentarian, and I am so glad that both the Leader of the…23 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill my hon. and learned Friend give way?17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillJust to take my hon. Friend’s point, with which I completely agree, even further, does he agree that the fact that often is not mentioned is that we are a small island with a huge…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI mentioned this question of global leadership in my speech yesterday for a very good reason. It is to do with reputation, but it is also to do with change. All over the European…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillFirst, does my right hon. and learned Friend understand that there are those who argue that the rule 39 indications are being used by the Strasbourg Court in a way that is not…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillOn the statements he made with regard to rule 39 and so forth, can my hon. and learned Friend explain to the Committee how the Government would be able to prevent a judicial…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWithout prejudice to the content of what the hon. and learned Lady is saying otherwise, may I simply say in relation to her notwithstanding clause that I am extremely glad that…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillDoes my right hon. and learned Friend, who has great experience as a former Attorney General, agree that the deeming provisions under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Billrose—17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWould my hon. Friend reflect on this fact about prisoner voting? I discussed the matter with the noble Lord Cameron when he was Prime Minister at the time, but it was regarded by…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI will simply reply to the Labour party. If I vote against Third Reading this evening, I certainly have no intention of doing a single thing to support the propositions of…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthIs my hon. Friend aware that we led a massive campaign to reopen Stone station, and that the footfall there has been absolutely phenomenal since it was opened, which demonstrates…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHS2 Cancellation and Network NorthHaving voted against this and argued against it for the best part of a decade, I was delighted by the Prime Minister’s decision and by the Minister’s engagement. I have had many,…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe previous intervention was extremely apposite. Will the Foreign Secretary be kind enough to give me the advice as to why he said what he just did about no breaches of…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWe want the Bill to succeed. We want it to work and to do what our voters want, but at present it does not. Clause 2, as it stands, does not work, which is why I shall press my…16 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI hope my hon. Friend noticed that I said that changes to the European Union’s charter of fundamental rights and the European Court of Human Rights will ultimately lead to…16 Jan 2024