Contributions
278 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) Bill (Changed to Healthcare (European Economic Area and Switzerland Arrangements) Bill)I am sorry that the Minister was not able to join us at St Helier Hospital yesterday. I understand the reasons for that perfectly, but I hope that he will back the plan for the…26 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI commend the right hon. Lady for the position she has adopted, which I know has come at some personal expense. Equally, I commend the hon. Member for Redcar (Anna Turley). Is the…25 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilToday, I went to an excellent cross-party briefing organised by the Cabinet Office on the subject of no deal—something that I would recommend that those who advocate no deal…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActSorry seems to be the hardest word for the Prime Minister. After her Mini-Me Trump act last week, it would have been appropriate for her to come to the House today—or indeed last…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTrain Operating Companies: Sanctions15. What powers he has to sanction train operating companies for poor performance.21 Mar 2019HANSARDTrain Operating Companies: SanctionsThe Minister will be aware, as will anyone here who is a Southern commuter, that for the past three years Southern has been let off the hook again and again. He will also know…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionAbsolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for that. We expect that this Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people will be coming into London on the people’s march. If we are sitting on…20 Mar 2019HANSARDNo-deal EU Exit PreparationsIt is essential that the largest businesses, and indeed the trade associations that depend on them for information about the progress that is being made on the rollover trade…20 Mar 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal Joint Committee: OversightWill the Minister explain precisely, for the benefit of Members on both sides of the House, what input Members will have in advance of any meetings of the Joint Committee?20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionI am unsure whether the right hon. and learned Gentleman is aware that today is the International Day of Happiness. Does he agree that one way of making both sides of the Chamber…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionAt Prime Minister’s questions, the Prime Minister accused the House of navel-gazing on the subject of Europe, which is rich from a party that, for the past 30 years or more, has…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureThe Minister says that he answers questions in the way he sees fit, but I think the House would say that that is not at all. If he cannot think of a reason for a long extension,…18 Mar 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. First, are you able to update the House on any sanctions that might have been applied since 1604 to any Governments who have sought to re-table…18 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI want to say a few words about the legal advice from the European Parliament. I have great respect for the deputy Prime Minister, but I have concerns about the representation…14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI will not give way. The question today is not whether we have an extension or not, because I think everyone here knows that we need one. When I asked the Prime Minister about…14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionThe Minister may be aware of the legal advice from the legal service of the European Parliament issued on 1 February 2019, which states very clearly: “Even in the case that the UK…14 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade and Investment: SwitzerlandThe Secretary of State may have heard an exchange a couple of days ago in which my right hon. Friend the leader of the Liberal Democrats highlighted the fact that, in the existing…14 Mar 2019HANSARDIntimidation in Public Life10. Will the Minister commit to conducting a Mueller-style public inquiry into the alleged electoral fraud that has been committed in electronic campaigning by, for example, the…13 Mar 2019HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. We are soon to start a debate on the subject of a no-deal Brexit. It may be that some Members have business interests that might benefit from a…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFor the benefit of everyone in the Chamber, it really would be extremely helpful if the Leader of the House would confirm whether protected time will be available for the debate…12 Mar 2019