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Exiting the European Union (Merchant Shipping)
10 November 2020
Lead MP
Rachel Maclean
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Brexit
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Rachel Maclean raised concerns about exiting the european union (merchant shipping) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes the approval of regulations to ensure compliance with environmental standards and safety requirements for ship recycling, particularly in relation to Northern Ireland's unique position under the Northern Ireland protocol. The regulations amend previous laws to incorporate necessary changes due to Brexit.
Mike Kane
Lab
Wythenshawe and Sale East
Supports the regulations but raises concerns about potential conflicts between UK and EU lists of ship recycling facilities in Northern Ireland. Criticises the Government's handling of Brexit negotiations, particularly the row with the European Union over the internal market Bill.
Drew Hendry
SNP
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Highlights the potential regulatory de-alignment for Scotland and expresses concerns about environmental standards in ship dismantling. Emphasises the need to protect Scotland from becoming a dumping ground or under-regulated chop shop for nuclear programmes.
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