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HANSARDArtist VisasExactly—that is part of the issue. Perhaps the Minister can answer that question. People are counted into the country but very rarely counted out, so the statistics do not exist,…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillTake control of our laws!04 Sept 2019HANSARDArtist VisasThere we are. It has been established. I apologise for inadvertently misleading the House, Mr Gray, but I am glad that I now have the privilege of representing an area where, once…04 Sept 2019HANSARDArtist VisasI stand corrected, but was there not a connection to the west end? [ Laughter. ]04 Sept 2019HANSARDArtist VisasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. My hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (David Linden) claims you as one of his own, but I believe we once had a…04 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomacy14. What assessment he has made of the effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on international perceptions of the UK.03 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: DiplomacyNobody voted to leave with no deal, and the very threat of no deal is leading the pound to tank to historic lows, which is nothing to be proud of. Is it not the case that if we…03 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentOf course, as a result of this Prime Minister’s Brexit obsession, the United Kingdom that the people of Scotland voted for in 2014 no longer exists, so can he confirm that he is…25 Jul 2019HANSARDClimate Change AdaptationThe Minister might be toasting the new Prime Minister, but I do wonder how much hot air is being generated and what contribution that will make to the net emissions target. The…25 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI am glad the Secretary of State seems to think that constitutional perfection has now been reached on these islands. I wonder whether that means he agrees with his new party…24 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of Devolution10. What assessment he has made of the merits of the devolution of powers to Scotland over the last 20 years.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]We are now back in the United Kingdom Parliament. Can anyone spot the difference? There are some subtle changes. As we have said, the Serjeant at Arms is getting quite the workout…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Well, we are in a Committee, Sir Lindsay.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Clearly, this is the political box office today. I am not sure what else is going on outside the confines of this Chamber, but this is where the action is taking place. We have…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]We can, Sir Lindsay. However, I would note—I do not know whether it was deliberate—that the hon. Member for Dumfries and Galloway (Mr Jack) was the Whip who actually moved the…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I am sure that my hon. Friend will be back imminently.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]It just occurred to me that we are in a Committee, Sir Lindsay, and there is provision in the Standing Orders for the Chair of a Committee to allow Members to remove their jackets…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Yes, we are currently meeting as the Legislative Grand Committee (England). Just as an aside, I do not think that the Scottish Grand Committee was ever permitted to use the…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I beg to move manuscript amendment 1, page 1, line 13, at end insert— “(3A) The Secretary of State must issue a report to the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady raises an important point. I do not intend to detain the House desperately long. I want to ensure that that debate can be had. It is particularly relevant, of…24 Jul 2019