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Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for that explanation of the difference. He mentioned in particular the problem of local jet skis, which may cause concern. The need for by-laws might well be considerably broader than that sort of thing. Indeed, it may well come to matters such as scallop dredging, as was mentioned earlier. This would suddenly present the IFCA with a challenge to its environmental and conservation roles. The difficulty is that if it could not reasonably have foreseen this particular activity taking place within its boundaries, it might find itself excluded from using the emergency procedure. I am not sure that the Minister would wish for that to happen. As I read the Bill at present, it would be quite difficult for IFCAs to take action promptly and quickly in the face of a conservation threat. I note what the Minister says and beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment A234C withdrawn. Amendment A234D not moved. Clause 153 agreed. Clauses 154 and 155 agreed. Clause 156: Byelaws: procedure Clause 156: Byelaws: procedure Amendment A234E not moved. Clause 156 agreed. Clauses 157 to 161 agreed. House resumed. Clause 162 : Powers of IFC officers Amendment A235 Moved by