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HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK ReadinessWe continue to work closely with the farming sector to ensure that it is fully prepared for when the UK leaves the EU. We have pledged to continue the same cash total in funds for…23 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK ReadinessMinisters at the Dispatch Box answer questions on behalf of the Government, not civil servants. The point I would make is that preparing for a no-deal Brexit is the pragmatic and…23 Oct 2019HANSARDEU Law ServicesToday, I wish to inform the House about the release of two new services by The National Archives, operating in the capacity of the Queen’s Printer, which will help aid legal…03 Jul 2019HANSARDNo Deal: ResilienceMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. The Government are looking at and planning a number of activities that will benefit the United Kingdom, irrespective of the nature of our…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: ResilienceThe Government’s priority remains to ensure that a deal is brought before and agreed by Parliament, allowing the UK to leave the EU before 31 October. In the run-up to 12 April,…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessAs a responsible Government, we have been preparing to minimise any disruption in the event of no deal for more than two years. In the light of the extension, Departments are…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessThe Treasury has made available over £4 billion for preparations for Brexit in all scenarios. As has been discussed at the Dispatch Box before, it is not possible to disaggregate…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessIn the 2016 referendum, the mandate was given to this place from the British people to leave the European Union.27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessI happen to be one of the people in this Chamber who is in the habit of respecting the outcome of referendums. I am conscious that the hon. Gentleman is a representative of a…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: ResilienceThe position that the Government have taken mirrors, without necessarily using the same language, the prioritisation of the hon. Gentleman’s deputy chief constable. It is that of…27 Jun 2019HANSARDGATT: Article 24The Government and the European Commission have been clear that our trading relationship must comply with WTO rules. Under the withdrawal agreement, the implementation period is…27 Jun 2019HANSARDGATT: Article 24I am not in a position to credibly assess the motivations of the European Union. The British Government’s position has been clear—it is a long-standing position—that it is in our…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: Pharmaceutical ProductsOur highest priority is for patients to continue to have access to the medicines and medical products that they need. Since the extension of article 50, close engagement with the…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: Pharmaceutical ProductsThe hon. Gentleman will be unsurprised to hear that I have had recent meetings with the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. We have discussed the quantity and…27 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend asks me to detail what actions have been taken; those actions are so numerous that I would not want to list them all, because I am sure you want to have time to go…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessThe Government absolutely remain committed to ensuring that businesses, whether they are large, small or medium-sized, thrive in any Brexit-related scenario. The Governor of the…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: ResilienceThe Government have regular meetings with international partners. Indeed, my colleague, Mr Walker— [ Interruption. ] I apologise, Mr Speaker, I mean my hon. Friend the Member for…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNo Deal: PreparednessOnly yesterday, I had a bilateral meeting with my counterpart Minister in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and we discussed the advanced plans that that…27 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Extension Period NegotiationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hornchurch and Upminster (Julia Lopez) for securing this very important…22 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I completely understand. I have been knocking on doors, as I am sure my right hon. Friend has, and I am well aware of the anger—I will not be euphemistic and use the word…20 May 2019