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HANSARD High Speed 1: Rolling StockMy right hon. Friend mentioned tourism in his opening remarks. He knows, because I have bored for England on the subject, that I am looking forward to the reopening of Manston as…21 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. For clarification, and as the hon. and learned Lady indicated, although a considerable number of amendments and new clauses have been grouped for debate under this group,…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWith this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment 39, page 20, line 18, leave out “appropriate” and insert “necessary”. This amendment would ensure that…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. We now embark on the second day of scrutiny of the withdrawal agreement Bill by a Committee of the whole House. I again gently remind hon.…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019Order. Three Members are still seeking to speak, plus the Minister, so please do the maths and be considerate.08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. Before we proceed, let me provide this clarification. The Minister referred to withdrawing an amendment, as did the hon. Member for North Down (Stephen Farry). At this…08 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. I should probably have indicated for the benefit of new Members, and will indicate now, that clause 33 will not be decided today. Although it is grouped with these…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As this is the first Committee of the whole House of a new Parliament, it might be of benefit to those who are not entirely familiar with the…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWith this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Clauses 2 to 6 stand part. New clause 4— Extension of the implementation period — “After section 15 of the European Union…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. I think this is the moment when the Chair has to intervene just a little. I have given a lot of slack during the course of the afternoon. The hon. Gentleman is fully aware…07 Jan 2020HANSARDUK Special Forces: Iraq and AfghanistanOrder. Will Members leave quietly, please? We are still engaged in a debate.07 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. I remind the House that there are still some 20 Members waiting to be called, and we are trying to impose a self-denying ordinance of six minutes. I would be grateful if…20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI ask the Serjeant at Arms to investigate the delay in the Aye Lobby.20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is now a pleasure to invite the hon. Member for North Down (Stephen Farry) to make his maiden speech.20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThis is probably strictly out of order, but I suspect that hon. Members will be leaving in a few moments. May I, on behalf of Mr Speaker, wish all hon. Members, on both sides of…20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. Before we proceed, I remind the House that Mr Speaker has sought to impose a voluntary six-minute time limit.20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOrder. The hon. Gentleman is a very experienced parliamentarian. He knows that he should address the Chair, and not individual Members and, while I am on my feet, I say to him…20 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressOrder. Just before we proceed, may I remind the House that the convention is that maiden speeches are heard uninterrupted? I am saying that now because it gives me great pleasure…19 Dec 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerMr Speaker, a couple of days ago, you commended me for my brevity, so let me be brief. Two weeks ago you were kind enough—or possibly unkind enough—to remind me that I was the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainI have always thought that the job of the Speaker’s Chaplain is rather like the job of the person known as “the bish” on one of Her Majesty’s warships. That person prowls around…31 Oct 2019