Alan Brown argued that the issue is not just about standards, citing the trade deal between the UK and Australia/New Zealand as an example where these countries are given higher quotas for importing lambs to the UK than allowed by the EU. Mr. Brown criticised the lack of Scottish Conservative MPs during the debate, questioning their absence when discussing power grabs by the Westminster Government. He argued that the abolition of EU retained law undermines devolution and allows for forced standards in Scotland through mechanisms like the Internal Market Bill. Mr. Brown highlighted historical instances where the UK failed to meet environmental standards under EU regulations and mentioned the current issues with sewage discharges. He also criticised fishing communities being misled about benefits from Brexit, pointing out that promised opportunities have not materialised. The hon. Member mentioned a hard Brexit and attributed it to the Tories; however, Labour also favours a hard Brexit according to its shadow Chancellor's view that the UK needs to process and deport people back more quickly. Why has the hon. Member not defended Labour's stance against re-joining the single market or supporting freedom of movement? Asked the Minister to explain the benefits of untangling UK from EU legislation and requested a specific example of an EU law that will be abolished and benefit constituents.

Mr. Graeme Dey expresses concern that farmers feel forgotten and undervalued, having been battered by Brexit and struggling with rising costs of feed and fertiliser.

Jim Shannon agreed with Alan Brown's view on the Union but highlighted the significant impact that being slightly removed from the EU has had on constituents, particularly in Northern Ireland. He pointed out that many businesses face higher costs and lack representation when it comes to EU legislation.

Highlights the concerns about the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, arguing it represents an executive power grab from Parliament and devolved legislatures. Emphasizes that the bill undermines devolution and disregards Scotland's referendum result against leaving the EU. Warns of the chaos if retained EU regulations are dropped off the statute book without replacement. Suggested that the sunset clause for changing retained EU law is arbitrary, given Parliament's regained sovereignty after Brexit.