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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Young of Old Scone (Non-affiliated) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 March 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]

When it comes to the designation of sites of special scientific interest in the terrestrial environment, the statutory nature conservation body Natural England decides on the designation—it is not a ministerial decision. So there are examples of situations where Ministers do not take every decision.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c1015 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Conservation Coastal areas Cultural heritage National landscapes Environment protection Navigation Planning Public consultation Maps National parks Scotland Sustainable development Wales Shipping Seas and oceans Science Sites of special scientific interest Hydrography Natural England Marine Management Organisation Marine conservation zones
Legislation
Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk