Proceeding contribution from Lord Cameron of Lochbroom (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 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]

Perhaps the Minister can help me on the meaning of ““is to give”” in Clause 2(3). Is that ““must”” or ““may””? If one takes it as meaning that the Secretary of State must give guidance before the MMO can, "““secure … the contribution to the achievement of sustainable development””," then the MMO cannot operate until that guidance is given. That seems to be an odd way round. On the other hand, if it is ““may””, there will be a period while the guidance is being prepared when the MMO can carry out its duties under Clause 2(1), as part of its function to make a contribution to sustainable development.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 706 c1706
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Common fisheries policy Coastal areas Devolution Cultural heritage Fisheries Energy Environment Agency Northern Ireland Pollution Planning Ports Nature conservation Scotland Republic of Ireland Sustainable development Wales Renewable energy Water power Tidal power Seas and oceans Wind power River Severn Natural England Marine Management Organisation Infrastructure Planning Commission Sea fisheries committees Harbour authorities
Legislation: Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

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