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HANSARD Agriculture BillWill the hon. Lady give way?04 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportThe latest ill-advised lockdown is going to present an enormous burden for the economy in terms of lost tax revenue, additional Government spending and reduced GDP. It is right…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWe were promised a Churchillian response to this virus, but rather than a Churchillian response, we have had a response more like that of Lord Halifax, because while we have had…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19Many of the decisions we make in this House pass over the heads of the general public, sometimes because they only affect a small group, and other times because they take a long…02 Nov 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeI am pleased that, at least on the face of it, the Government appear to be standing up to the bullying tactics by Brussels and have indicated that we will not leave on the basis…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic SupportThe wisdom and necessity of some of the restrictions introduced yesterday have been questioned by leaders of cities in the north of England, by businesses and by the workers who…13 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister has the difficult task of leading the country through this health crisis, and it should not be used to score political points in the way that it has been by…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)Well, of course, that is an issue that the Government will have to address in the future, if ever a vaccine is found. The important thing is the frustration that many in the…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)In the face of pictures from hospitals in Italy and reports from China of the number of people who were dying from this disease, this House gave the Government untrammelled power…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions)It certainly should not be left to those who have wanted to rush through decisions and those who in the past have wanted to escape scrutiny because the decisions have been…30 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillFirst of all, I make it quite clear that, so far as Democratic Unionist Members are concerned, despite what has been said by the hon. Members for North Down (Stephen Farry) and…29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillMy hon. Friend makes the good point that businesses in Northern Ireland might have to adhere to two sets of regulations. Does he accept that there will be occasions when EU…29 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillThe Secretary of State is absolutely right that the Bill has no impact at all on the Good Friday agreement, and, indeed, is only helpful to the economy in Northern Ireland—but…29 Sept 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe climate of fear deliberately created by Ministers and their advisers has done untold damage to individuals and to the economy as a whole, and has now hit students and…29 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsOnly time will tell whether the predictions made this week by the medical advisers about coronavirus deaths and infections have any credibility, or whether they are as exaggerated…23 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillThis is a very important issue. If it is the case that, before the Government introduced the measures contained in this Bill, or those the Minister has promised will be contained…21 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillWhile the Bill may state that it is up to the Secretary of State to notify the European Commission of any state aid, there is absolutely nothing to stop the Government of the…21 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI assume that your remarks were addressed to me, Chair, and I will do my best to respond positively. It is a great joy to follow the hon. Member for North West Cambridgeshire (Mr…21 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI am amazed at the hon. Gentleman’s comments. He will know that our biggest trading partner outside GB is the United States of America, so any trade deal with America is bound to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank my hon. Friend, who has hit the nail on the head. We have all these threats—I have heard them from all around the House in the debate on this Bill. However, I have yet to…16 Sept 2020