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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI was just having a quick look at the business of the House motion that has been put down, and there does appear to be some sort of chicanery going on in it. Can the Leader of the…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionOn the issue of trust, which my right hon. Friend is rightly pointing out, is he aware of the interesting rumour that has reached my ears that the Prime Minister might be planning…28 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Further to the question I just raised with the Leader of the House, he indicated that the Bill has not been made available and will be published…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainThe Secretary of State has a very interesting definition of “unfettered”, because what we are talking about here are checks, charges and confusing processes on trade within our…24 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I appreciate that I have not been selected as a member of the Committee, but I understand that I have the right to speak and ask questions on behalf of my constituents. The…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to respond to your helpful comments about the programme motion and the information now available in the Vote Office and the Table…21 Oct 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and Extension LetterI believe that one of the reasons why the Government wanted to bounce us on Saturday, and wanted to bounce us again today, is to hide some of the content and some of the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, there is a lot of noise. The hon. Gentleman is making some strong points, but does he agree that there are many people in the House, on different sides, who…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTo give a practical illustration—it is important that Members in the Commons and the Lords understand what has happened this evening—I became aware of the situation only 20 or 30…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I gently say to the Minister that it is certainly not my intention, or that of many hon. Members, to scaremonger in any way. The fact is that we are representing our constituents…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Freedom of Establishment and Free Movement of Services (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My hon. Friend is making strong points, with which I completely concur. He will note that the Minister used very careful words: he said “no further restrictions at the point of…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I welcome the remarks that you have made already in response to the other points of order. Can you tell us how we will know whether or…19 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I apologise for not being in the Chamber earlier; I was watching on the television screens and heard what you said about the need to…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsThe Prime Minister has spoken a number of times about consent, but I urge him, particularly as the only representative here in the House at the moment speaking for Northern…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsCan we just be clear here? The Minister said earlier that there would be no customs checks at the border, which obviously suggests that they will be done elsewhere, yet he…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Deaths of Homeless PeopleMay I praise the work of organisations such as the Welsh Veterans Partnership in my community, which works to support veterans and ensure they are adequately housed, and the…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the incineration of waste? Many constituents in St Mellons and Rumney are very concerned about the locating of a new waste incinerator and the emissions…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Thomas CookI have many constituents who are pilots. Two holiday reps who have been affected by this crisis have contacted me. Is the Secretary of State aware that some former and current…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationCan the Attorney General be very clear? Were the director of legislative affairs, Nikki da Costa, and the Cabinet Secretary, or indeed any other advisers, including in the office…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House clearly enjoys his role as Lord President of the Council. Can he tell us when was the last time the Lord President of the Council presented an Order to Her…25 Sept 2019