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Debate between Jim Allister and Michael Shanks
Tuesday 10th February 2026

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Shanks Portrait Michael Shanks
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I visited Ratcliffe-on-Soar for the closure ceremony. It was a good example of a just transition done well, and an historic moment of consensus, delivering the phase-out of coal across our country. I am happy to meet my hon. Friend. I recently met the mayor to talk about the future of that site, which has huge potential.

Jim Allister Portrait Jim Allister (North Antrim) (TUV)
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Returning to the imminent imposition of the emissions trading scheme on domestic shipping, why will consumers in Northern Ireland face the imposition of a carbon tax, whereas consumers in Scotland who equally depend on ferries for their supplies are obtaining an exemption? Where is the parity?

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