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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Sep 2019
Compliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019

"I am delighted to hear again of the Government’s commitment to getting a deal, which is actually what this House ought to be debating in the coming weeks. Will the Minister tell us a little more precisely how the passage of this Act has made the negotiations and discussions in …..."
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Written Question
Brexit: Northern Ireland
Thursday 5th September 2019

Asked by: Greg Hands (Conservative - Chelsea and Fulham)

Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

What recent assessment he has made of the efficacy of recommendations of the Alternative Arrangements Commission on arrangements on the Irish border after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by James Duddridge

I welcome the report by the Alternative Arrangements Commission co-chaired by my Right Honourable Friend and I thank him for his continued engagement.

We have considered it alongside input from technical experts and businesses to inform our approach to removing the backstop and avoiding a hard border in Northern Ireland in the context of negotiations on the future agreement between the UK and the EU.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 18 Jun 2019
EU/British Citizens’ Rights

"Some 11,000 of my constituents are nationals of other EU countries—that is one of the highest proportions in this House. Not only are they welcome, but they are essential members of my local community. May I commend the Minister for the work he is doing on the rights of British …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Apr 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"It was very welcome news this week that Germany will be unilaterally guaranteeing the rights of UK subjects in Germany. Will my hon. Friend tell us which if any of the EU27 are not known to be guaranteeing the rights of UK nationals?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"On the customs union, I would like, if I can, to take the right hon. and learned Gentleman back a few years to when the Labour party was wholly opposed to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership—I think it was before he was in the House. At the time, the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"I will begin by answering my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr Clarke), who said that he had not heard a single argument against a customs union. I credit him for staying for the whole debate, because I am going to give him plenty. He also …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"I think that is wishful thinking. The European Union is highly likely to prioritise the interests of its members versus the interests of non-members. That has always been the case. There are also serious arguments as to whether European Union rules would even allow a non-member to have an influence …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"I continue to argue for the Prime Minister’s agreement, and that is where I think we should head. People talk about a compromise; that is the best compromise, and it is the one that my hon. Friend and I have both voted for.

I am astonished that the Labour Front …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Apr 2019
EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)

"On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Could you perhaps clarify why you have selected for debate motion (C), in the name of my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (Mr Clarke), when exactly the same motion with exactly the same words was debated and rejected by …..."
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