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HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWe talk about political chicanery today, and the hon. and learned Lady is absolutely right. Remember, as well, that today’s was a non-binding motion. I appreciate that you have…29 Mar 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI am going to make some progress; I have given way a number of times. The Prime Minister signed off the withdrawal agreement and the political declaration in November. She was…29 Mar 2019HANSARDAichi Biodiversity TargetsOnly about 4% of the world’s oceans are protected. Although I hear what the Minister just said about the aim to increase that, what work can we do with our overseas territories to…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Far-right Violence and Online ExtremismI referred to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation.18 Mar 2019HANSARD Far-right Violence and Online ExtremismMr Speaker, thank you for granting this urgent question, and it is a credit to my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham East (Janet Daby) that she applied for it. I join all Members…18 Mar 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Legal OpinionI am grateful to the Attorney General for his statement and for advance sight of it. The Attorney General made it clear in his original advice of 13 November on the backstop…12 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Northern IrelandIt is widely reported that, should the Attorney General have a more successful trip to Brussels tomorrow than he has managed so far this week, he will be putting any concessions…07 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Agreement: Northern IrelandI really hope the Attorney General appreciates the fundamental concerns here, because it now seems that as well as being part of the negotiating team he is advising the Government…07 Mar 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Ninth sitting)The argument the Minister is using is about the length of time and the limit. Can we take it from her that she is not opposed to the principle of having a limit, even though there…05 Mar 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Ninth sitting)I commend my hon. Friend on his speech; he is demolishing the case for indefinite detention. Does he agree that it is not just about the welfare of the individuals…05 Mar 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Tenth sitting)My hon. Friend mentions that further evidence is being demanded. Is that not precisely what started to happen with the Windrush scandal, causing so many problems? Is that not why…05 Mar 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Eighth sitting)I would make two points in response to the suggestion that has been made. First, no one should be giving uninsured legal opinions—obviously, that is what a lawyer would have—and,…28 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Coordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Seventh sitting)The issue of European health insurance is one that many people have raised concerns about. Does my hon. Friend agree that it would be good to hear something very definitive from…28 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Eighth sitting)I am glad that the Minister has come to the topic of devolution of the health service in Wales. It was, of course, somebody Welsh who founded the national health service—Aneurin…28 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill (Eighth sitting)It is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I rise to speak to amendment 21 and to support new clause 36—after a brief difference of opinion this…28 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I entirely agree with the hon. Gentleman, who is absolutely right. Although the Opposition do not oppose the narrowness of the regulations, there is a whole host of wider issues…27 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I want to make it clear that the Opposition do not oppose these regulations or the aim of having a…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPolicing Budgets5. What assessment he has made of the effect of changes to policing budgets since 2015 on the effectiveness of Welsh police forces.27 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Law Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I have met Rob Wainwright, who was the director of Europol, and heard about its excellent work. I do not think there is any doubt about the UK’s contribution to that agency and…27 Feb 2019HANSARDPolicing BudgetsBy 2019-20, Gwent police will have seen a 26% cut in its core Government grant compared with 2010-11. Why do this Government keep making it more difficult for Gwent police to keep…27 Feb 2019