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Sulphur contents for marine fuels

Deferred Divisions – in the House of Commons at 7:45 pm on 17 October 2012.

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  • Division number 75
    A majority of MPs voted in favour of proposed European Union action to regulate emissions of pollutants from ships.

That this House takes note of European Union Document No. 13016/11 and Addendum, relating to a Commission Communication on the review of the implementation of Directive 1999/32/EC related to the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and on further pollutant emissions reduction from maritime transport, and No. 12806/11 and Addenda 1 and 2, relating to a draft Directive amending Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels; and supports the Government’s view that the proposed compromise, which is closely aligned with the international standard in the MARPOL Convention, is a welcome outcome.

The House divided:

Ayes 479, Noes 33.

Division number 75 European Union — Regulation of Emission of Pollutants from Ships

A majority of MPs voted in favour of proposed European Union action to regulate emissions of pollutants from ships.

Aye: 479 MPs

No: 33 MPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

No: A-Z by last name

Absent: 135 MPs

Absent: A-Z by last name

Question accordingly agreed to.