Thursday 5th November 2020

(4 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Duncan Baker Portrait Duncan Baker
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My hon. Friend is right, and he highlights another important point. It has been a privilege to serve in this place since December 2019. Since then, we have held many meetings with—

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Eleanor Laing)
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Order. The hon. Gentleman has not done anything wrong, but it is five o’clock.

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Jerome Mayhew Portrait Jerome Mayhew
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In your discussions—

Jerome Mayhew Portrait Jerome Mayhew
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I am so sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker. In my hon. Friend’s discussions with members of the offshore industry, has he formed a view that they are keen to adopt the new system? If so, have they indicated that the sooner they get clarity and the sooner the rules change to facilitate the new system, the better it will be for industry, the environment and our constituents?