Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

Debate between Carla Lockhart and Chris McDonald

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 General Committees

[Chris McDonald]

I can tell the right hon. Gentleman that this measure will need the support of the Governments of all four parts of the United Kingdom.

[Carla Lockhart (Upper Bann) (DUP)]

Northern Ireland is and will be disadvantaged if we proceed down this track. What engagement has the Minister had with the individuals concerned, as the right hon. Member for Skipton and Ripon outlined? Will he extend the invitation he gave to the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East to the Members for Northern Ireland who feel very deeply about this and are very aggrieved, to discuss the real impact—not just the impact in his brief?

[Chris McDonald]

Yes, I am very happy to extend that invitation for a further meeting with any Members of the House who wish to discuss the matter. Of course, there has been extensive consultation on this statutory instrument.