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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Carnegy of Lour (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 12 January 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL].

Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

To what extent does this body relate to Scotland? Clause 313(4) states that Part 1 relates to Scotland. The Explanatory Notes say that the MMO will discharge a number of marine functions on behalf of the UK Government. That is clear and, so far, the discussion has exemplified that. Recently, the Calman commission on devolution produced its first report. I think that last week it sent to noble Lords a summary of its conclusions to date. It says that the Scottish Government are considering legislating for the marine environment. What does that mean? Do the Scottish Government want to supersede this Bill almost immediately? Perhaps the Minister will clarify that, although I may be misunderstanding completely what is going on.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
706 c1020-1 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Accountability Coastal areas Airports Environment protection Qualifications Pay Membership Public appointments Public interest Planning Nature conservation Parliamentary scrutiny Scotland Sustainable development Wales Seas and oceans Wind power Science Climate Change Committee Marine Management Organisation Infrastructure Planning Commission
Legislation
Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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