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Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill [Lords]

I welcome the Bill. As the Minister said, a sharpened focus is no bad thing. Perhaps other Departments could draw a lesson from the way in which the Bill made its passage through Parliament. It chimes with the environmental concern of our times and, if it makes our planet a healthier place, that must be a good thing. I have enjoyed listening to the debates on the Bill. Perhaps for the first time in my brief time in the House, I can say that this is a Bill that I can wholeheartedly support. Question put and agreed to. Bill accordingly read the Third time and passed.