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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Effect on the UnionWhat I am interested in is the conversations that the right hon. Gentleman has had with his soon-to-be Prime Minister, because what he has said in the past is that it would be…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Well, let us see what is in Kew Gardens—24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I hope that I will be able to make some sort of speech just to talk a little bit about what is in Kew Gardens, which the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport (Luke…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]So I cannot move the amendments at this stage. It has to be done on Report.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I am not taking up anything. I listened to the Labour party spokesperson speaking about these particular issues, but, because I am not a member of this Committee, I am obviously…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]May I say that we very much support this Bill? We understand that the two clauses will help significantly in trying to generate some extra funds. We believe that seven residential…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]It is great to be back once again in the English Parliament. It seems a bit similar to the UK Parliament that we usually use this building for, but it is fantastic to be here,…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Absolutely, Sir Lindsay, because this Bill gets to the heart of English horticulture and all the associated democratic quandaries that need to be properly resolved and considered…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I was just getting to the really important point. If we are going to consider the Bill properly, we have to look at what is in Kew Gardens. We have to—24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]We are going from the Plantagenets to the plants, so perhaps we could skip a few generations if that would help. Maybe you could help me, Sir Lindsay. I thought we were…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I am grateful to you, Sir Lindsay, for mentioning the amendments. I understand that I cannot move them at this stage because I am not a member of this Committee. Is that correct?24 Jul 2019HANSARD Serjeant at ArmsI thank the Leader of the House for moving this convivial and important motion. I want to express the appreciation of Scottish National party Members for the service that Kamal…22 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionThe hon. Lady is an assiduous member of the Scottish Affairs Committee, and as I look around the Chamber I see other assiduous members. I agree with what she has said, but I think…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionWe have recommended that the Government look at the JMC having its own secretariat, and the UK Government have now said they are prepared to explore that. However, I want to come…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionMy hon. Friend has made a valid and strong point. He is absolutely right about equal marriage, and about the way the Scottish Parliament responded. There have been other…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionYes, of course; I give way to the Chair of the Welsh Affairs Committee.11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionWith all great respect, I think that the hon. Gentleman misunderstands and possibly does not really appreciate what we are saying. We suggest in our report that parity of esteem…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI am more than happy to agree with my hon. Friend. As we observe what has happened in Wales, we see that the pace of the change has been quite dramatic. My hon. Friend is right to…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionI will not, if the hon. Gentleman does not mind. I want to make sure that the hon. Member for Monmouth (David T. C. Davies), who chairs the Welsh Affairs Committee, has a chance…11 Jul 2019HANSARD20 Years of DevolutionThat points to some of the evidence we took in the Committee. It is an important point, and I know that it will be looked at when these matters are being progressed. We found,…11 Jul 2019