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HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionThe Secretary of State says that the House is not very good at deciding what it wants, but we are crying out for the opportunity to vote for what we want. He said that countries…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Clydesdale Bank and SMEsI congratulate the hon. Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) on asking this important question. Along with effective dispute resolution, a properly functioning…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsThe hon. Lady makes a very good point. Does she agree that there is often an interaction between epilepsy drugs and other drugs that the patient may be on and that any…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsThey do not have the patient’s records.18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsI very much agree with the concerns that were raised by the Scottish National party spokesperson, the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire (Dr Whitford). Let me make a general point…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsIs the hon. Gentleman aware of the particular concern among people with epilepsy, who require absolute consistency of supply and for whom any change in medication can have dire…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that this puts individual pharmacists into quite an invidious position because they may well be having to make decisions that may impact adversely on…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Human Medicines (Amendment) RegulationsWill the Minister clarify whether, if there are adverse effects as a result of some change that has been made in these circumstances, the prescriber, the dispenser or the…18 Mar 2019HANSARDMobile Phone Coverage8. What steps his Department is taking to improve mobile phone coverage throughout the UK.07 Mar 2019HANSARDMobile Phone CoveragePeople living in part of North Walsham in my constituency have been waiting years for any signal at all. They thought their wait was over when a mast was erected in November 2017…07 Mar 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressI am delighted that my hon. Friend has secured this debate. She has made the point that emissions have not fallen. In fact, most recently, they have increased. Does she agree that…28 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)The Minister will be aware, I am sure, of the concern that has been expressed by Rolls-Royce, and others, that the SI does not take account of all the scenarios. It mentions, in…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I do agree. One is left reaching the inevitable conclusion that this is chaotic. The party in government prides itself as being the party of business, yet it is putting very many…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I associate myself with the concerns raised by the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, the hon. Member for Wakefield (Mary Creagh), by the Opposition spokesperson, the…25 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUWould the right hon. Gentleman like to reiterate that in a fortnight’s time, it really will be high noon, and there will be no further opportunity to intervene to ensure that…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]Will the Minister give way?12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]Does the shadow Minister share my confusion and concern that the Mental Health Act review, which the Government commissioned, appears to be moving in one direction—strengthening…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I want to speak primarily in support of the amendments in the name of the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Worsley and Eccles South (Barbara Keeley), and others. However, I…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]That is clearly insufficient when it comes to the vital task of playing a role in the protection of people’s civil liberties and human rights. That is what the Bill envisages. Sue…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]I understand the Minister’s concern not to impinge on the rights of disabled and elderly people, but is she not concerned that more than 100 social care and disability…12 Feb 2019