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HANSARD Assisted DyingI am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I came into the Chamber in 2015 fully intending to vote for a change in the law. However, as I listened to the debate,…04 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS Long-Term Plan: ImplementationMay I thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and his commitment to this implementation plan, alongside the commitment to increase clinical standards? That is not a criticism…01 Jul 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillCan the right hon. Gentleman just read out the text of the Bill that will oblige the Prime Minister to accept an extension when she attends the Council of Ministers?08 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill the right hon. Lady give way?08 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillGiven that the Bill still says only that the Prime Minister must “seek an extension”, how does this oblige her to accept an extension, or can she refuse one?08 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill the Minister give way?08 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI am listening carefully to what my hon. Friend says about amendment (a) in lieu of Lords amendment 5. Let us be absolutely clear. Is he saying that anyone who votes against…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThere is a danger in the comparative analysis of different constitutions, because of course the United States constitution has a very different method of the separation of powers.…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will press on, if my hon. Friend will allow me. I have addressed the enforcement point, but let me come back to the question of legitimacy. The issue is not just the…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will not attempt to answer that question, because it answers itself. Nobody will be held accountable for what goes wrong as a result of the Bill. If the Prime Minister goes to…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillYes, and we absolutely know why the Bill is framed in these very vague terms—it is precisely to avoid its falling foul of rules that require a money resolution for a Bill that…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will be as brief as I can. I want to speak against clause 1 stand part. The clause is the heart and strategic intent of the Bill. It is trying to put this House in a position to…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy hon. Friend has questioned the ability of the Act to be enforced. My Select Committee, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, put that question to Lord…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseTraditionally, when legislation is rushed through this House, the other place gives consideration that has not been given. What measures will the Government take to ensure that…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business RatesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for The Cotswolds (Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown) on securing this excellent debate. All these welcome measures that the Government introduce…02 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will give way to the hon. Gentleman. I noted that he described the procedure as “Game of Thrones”. That underlines how it is open to ridicule. No doubt he will continue his…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI do not think that that is a secret. I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman has not looked it up. The problem is that last week’s indicative votes have already discredited…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseVery droll. My hon. Friend rather misses the point of my opening remarks that I do not wish to discuss Brexit. I simply point out that he voted for the European Union (Withdrawal)…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a question of who imported whose model. Montesquieu actually thought that he was copying the British system when he created a United States constitution that gives the…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI agree with my right hon. Friend. I have some criticism of the way in which the Government have conducted their European policy, but they cannot be held responsible for decisions…01 Apr 2019