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HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaWe would not want to fall foul of the European Court of Human Rights, would we? However, as a member of the Council of Europe, I refer the Home Secretary to recent judgments of…18 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?14 Feb 2019HANSARD Cairncross ReviewCodes and reviews are all very well, but we are being weak with these American tech giants, and I think they are taking us for fools. They are a monopolistic, anti-competitive…12 Feb 2019HANSARD RAF Scampton and the Red ArrowsI beg to move, That this House has considered the closure of RAF Scampton and the location of the Red Arrows. There are strong historical, social, economic and human factors at…05 Feb 2019HANSARD RAF Scampton and the Red ArrowsObviously, we have to hear from the Minister about land values and regeneration, which is an important part of the debate. In all our dealings with defence, we must learn that we…05 Feb 2019HANSARD RAF Scampton and the Red ArrowsAs always, the hon. Gentleman makes a very valuable point. I entirely agree with him. Let me mention Hawker Hunter Aviation. Its land and buildings are privately owned, but it…05 Feb 2019HANSARD RAF Scampton and the Red ArrowsThat is an absolutely essential point. The decision, although signed off by Ministers, is really taken by air marshals, avionics experts and all the rest of it. Scampton is unique…05 Feb 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018It may be a bit of cliché now, but I say to the hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall) that the best way to prevent no deal is to vote for a deal. [ Interruption. ] Well, I…29 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing on from the previous question, the Procedure Committee met yesterday and we are holding an urgent inquiry on these issues and on the recent rulings from the Chair. May I…17 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActIn view of the positive response from the Prime Minister, Mr Speaker, not moved.15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActEverything the Attorney General says about the backstop may be true, but he knows that many of our hon. Friends are deeply concerned about this and we want an end date. I am not…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Actrose —15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister knows that what concerns many of us is the possibility of the permanent nature of the Northern Ireland backstop. May I refer her to my…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the hon. and learned Lady allow me to continue, as so many Members wish to speak? [Interruption.] Yes, fewer Members get in if there are interventions. My amendment is trying…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActYou have selected amendment (b) to be voted on tonight, Mr Speaker. It is obvious that one of the problems with this agreement is the Northern Ireland backstop. We have no ability…15 Jan 2019