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Merchant Shipping

Delegated legislation – in the House of Commons at 9:49 pm on 2 March 2026.

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That the draft Merchant Shipping (General Lighthouse Authorities) (Increase of Borrowing Limit) Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 21 January, be approved.—(Gen Kitchen.)

Question agreed to.

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With the leave of the House, I will put motions 12 and 13 together.

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 118(6)),

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