MPs debate Northern Ireland and Air Passenger Duty

Northern Ireland

The debate was moved by Shadow DUP Spokesperson, Jeffrey M. Donaldson. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, responded on behalf of the Government. The Opposition motion was agreed to.

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Air Passenger Duty

The debate was moved by Shadow DUP Spokesperson to the Treasury, Sammy Wilson. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Nicky Morgan, responded on behalf of the Government. The Opposition motion was negatived on division (Ayes 13, Noes 284 division 107).

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