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Let me be clear that, as we have set out at some length, there are some things that we cannot do.

Of course it is right to say that in none of those areas will our reforms prevent accountability through constituents being able to bring

I pass on our best wishes to the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry).

I think this is the first time that a consultation document has been put forward to the House of Commons. The hon.

Of course we live up to our international obligations, and it is precisely partly the aim of these reforms to protect the bespoke, tailor

We are very confident that the proposals that we have put forward, given the passage of time, are ECHR-compliant. The hon.

I thank the hon. Gentleman. Of course there are provisions for non-discrimination in the ECHR, but also in UK law.

I thank the hon. Gentleman. As I said, it is a protective enactment. We will respect the devolved competences.

I would say we have one of the most robust and rigorous approaches to export licensing, and we will continue to do so.

I think the message we send—that we will remain a state party to the European convention—is important.