New Clause 1 - Supplementary fund protocol: annual report on ratification
Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill [Lords]
10:45 am
Stephen Ladyman (Minister of State, Department for Transport; South Thanet, Labour)
I did try to cover this on Second Reading. There was a reference from, I think, one of the hon. Gentleman’s colleagues concerning the Marshall Islands. The comment implied some criticism of the Marshall Islands, but, without having the white list to hand immediately, I was unable to restore its reputation. I want to put the record straight: since that debate, I have checked the position and the Marshall Islands is relatively high on the white list, as well as a very responsible flag.