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HANSARD Plastics RecyclingI commend the right hon. Gentleman on his speech thus far. Picking up on that point on manufacturing, will he join me in congratulating Capital Valley Plastics in my constituency?…23 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUWe know that is the Attorney General’s view, but I did not detect an answer to my question in all that, so let us try asking about something else the Attorney General has said…11 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUThe Attorney General’s recent podcast is clearly quite popular, because I have been listening to it as well, particularly his comments on the legal implications of leaving the…11 Apr 2019HANSARDBritish Steel Pension Scheme: TransfersI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate and commend the work that he is doing in this area. He has mentioned the Financial Conduct Authority. Does he agree that one…10 Apr 2019HANSARDRwandan Genocide: Alleged PerpetratorsI am grateful to the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell) for applying for this urgent question on such an important matter, and I am grateful to you for granting…09 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentNot only would no deal have an impact on foreign direct investment; it would also, on the Government’s own figures, leave the Welsh economy 8% smaller over 15 years. Can the…03 Apr 2019HANSARDCounter-terrorism: ResourcesMay I add the congratulations of Members on the Opposition Benches to the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Mrs Murray)? The Minister has spoken about having more money for…01 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI will answer. We used to say that the political declaration was so vague that it was a blindfold Brexit. However, we also now know, because the Prime Minister has made it clear…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Let me be clear: Labour Members will never leave a Tory Prime Minister free to rip up workers’ rights and protections and to put the jobs and…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionGiven the Government’s conduct in negotiations in recent years, who knows? We can rule very little out.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionMembers of this House secured a proper meaningful vote for a purpose. It was so that this House would be able to make an informed judgment on the future of our whole country. The…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is promoting uncertainty rather than providing certainty.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe hon. Gentleman should read section 13 of the EU withdrawal Act, which he voted for and which is very clear that the two documents have to be approved together.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWe have always been clear: the two documents—the declaration and the withdrawal agreement—have to be taken together. The chicanery of this Government in trying to separate them…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionFor months and months, my right hon. Friend the Leader of the Opposition, the shadow Brexit Secretary and many, many others have made it clear to the Prime Minister that if only…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI say to my hon. Friend that we have raised the idea of a comprehensive customs union for months and months. That has not been properly considered because of the Prime Minister;…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI will give way to the hon. Gentleman, but then I must make some progress.29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI will give way in a moment. I will just finish this part of my speech. The Prime Minister continued: “Getting that future relationship right is necessary but nothing’s agreed…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionLet me finish this section. The Prime Minister went on: “The EU has been clear that they come as a package. Bad faith by either side in negotiating the legal instruments that will…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe purpose of the extension is always the critical issue. Let me just say, in respect of the issue of a— [ Interruption. ]29 Mar 2019