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Conservative Gillian Keegan says it is clear to her that this bill needs to be passed.

This bill is required for "every" situation the country might face as it leaves the European Union, she states.

"Any no deal scenario will likely have an impact on how rules of origin checks" are carried out within such arrangements, she states.

The prime minister is seeking "a low risk Brexit" in the Chequers agreement, she states.

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International Trade Minister George Hollingbery says that this bill is about "continuity".

He says reports published by the government will "signpost" any changes to be made so that they are "helpful" for people to read. This will enhance Parliamentary scrutiny, he says.

Shadow international trade minister Bill Esterson says that currently the UK has scrutiny on trade agreements through the European Parliament and through the EU Scrutiny Committee, and he says that the government is not suggesting such alternatives for new UK agreements.

He says that these new treaties "will not just be rollovers" because terms on these new trade agreements will change once the UK leaves the EU.

Labour's amendments will help to deal with scrutiny and make sure that businesses' voices are heard, he adds. Business leaders and trade unions are calling for a "proper model of consultation", he states.

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MPs are now debating the Trade Bill 2017-19 at report stage.

The bill is one of a series of "Brexit bills" that intend to adjust UK legislation in preparation for when Britain leaves the EU, with today's bill making provision for the implementation of international trade agreements.

The bill does not address trade agreements themselves – these can only be struck after the transition period – but gives the government powers to change domestic legislation to fulfil obligations.

The Public Bill Committee made no amendments to the bill, but the government has added a number to improve parliamentary oversight when new trade deals are proposed..

A number of other amendments have been tabled by MPs on a variety of issues, such as future involvement in a customs union, and are likely to be put to a vote.

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Kenneth Clarke, Father of the House, raises his opposition to the business motion to the Trade Bill - which is just about to start - which, he says, see MPs limited to speeches of only a few minutes in length.

He says these motions are designed so that "nobody can be late for dinner".

He says the Commons "used to be much more powerful" and "time was one of its principal weapons" to ensure that the government could be made to come back with responses.

He urges MPs to "go back" to the Commons being a "debating chamber." He says it is "scandalous" that the government is trying to "minimise dissent".

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Conservative MP Giles Watling is introducing his bill which would prohibit the use of certain anti-loitering devices without a licence.

Such devices are used by businesses and property owners to emit a high pitched sound which only teenagers and young adults can hear.

He says that these devices emit a "long beep" which can only be heard by people under the age of 25.

He asks why anyone would want to "repel" young people, which is what young people face from these devices.

He adds that these devices are "discriminatory" and "simply move" anti-social behaviour to other areas. In some cases, these devices can be heard by people as old as 40, he states.

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Conservative Sir Nicholas Soames is raising a point of order on how he views it as "idiotic" to adjourn the House early. He says there is important business next week, including Health and Social Care questions.

The Speaker John Bercow says the government has not tabled the motion for early adjournment with debate. He says it is possible that a deferred division on this matter will take place tomorrow if there is enough opposition to it.

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Labour MP Jim Cunningham says he worked in the defence industry with Rolls Royce and suggests many he worked with would welcome the statement, but wonders how it will be funded.

Suggesting the US may be considered as a international partner, he says "we always come off second best when we're up against them".

The defence secretary says he sees it as a new opportunity to work with new partners, but also that he is confident the United States approach would be different.

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Defence Committee chair Julian Lewis suggests the strategy signals "commitment to the importance of conventional armed forces in the future" and asks "how is the combat ground strategy going in persuading the Treasury to pay for it".

Mr Williamson says the strategy highlights a willingness to embrace new technology and fuse it with traditional jet fighters.

The Brexit campaign group is referred to the police by the Electoral Commission and fined £61,000.

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Shadow defence secretary Nia Griffith pays tribute to former minister Guto Bebb, who had to resign last night after he voted against the government in a Brexit vote.

She asks if it would have been better to come forward with an overarching strategy, to give it the certainty it needs. She says that there is "great uncertainty" in the aerospace industry due to the potential lack of a customs union with the EU in the future.

Mr Williamson also pays tribute to Mr Bebb.

The government is looking at developing a wider strategy for land and air combat, which would help create jobs and economic growth, he states. He adds that the UK shouldn't just look to Europe in defence procurement.

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is making a statement on the UK's combat air strategy.

The new Tempest fighter jet has been unveiled to replace the previous Typhoon fighter jets.

He says the UK will "invest in upgrading Typhoon" and build on recent UK technology investment. He says the strategy will break the cycle of delays in introducing new fighter aircraft.

"Britain will retain its world leadership in this sector, having the greatest fighter aircraft of any nation in the world," he says.

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Labour's Stella Creasy asks for politicians to recuse themselves from government until the police investigation into Vote Leave concludes. "Lawmakers should not be law breakers," she adds.

Ms Smith says it is not for her to confirm a police investigation or what should be in it.

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Labour MP Lisa Nandy suggests that four sitting Cabinet ministers served on Vote Leave's campaign committee, and this explains the government's response, which has angered many in the House.

"I never thought I would see the day when a government minister would come to this House and seek to downplay one of the most serious attacks on our democracy in history.

"The government must stand up now for our democracy and against its abuse."

The minister suggests Ms Nandy is "quite seriously misrepresenting" what has been said.

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Co-leader of the Greens Caroline Lucas says that the government's response to this is shockingly "complacent", complaining that a fine of £20,000 is a "tap on the wrist".

Ms Smith says that the government needs to look at "a number of these issues in the round".

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Labour MP David Lammy asks whether the referendum can be declared void in the basis of the Electoral Commission's evidence.

If not, he asks, on the basis that it was an advisory referendum by Parliament, will the government bring forward a vote to declare the referendum result void?

Ms Smith says "no, the government will not be putting forward such a proposal".

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Liberal Democrat Tom Brake says that Vote Leave was "dishonest" and had "right wingers" in it who were prepared to go to "any lengths to achieve their ideological end game".

He asks if Cabinet members will be "jointly liable" for the fine.

Ms Smith says she will not comment on individuals. She adds that the government is going to deliver the result of the referendum.