Proceeding contribution from Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 30 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]

After the Government’s concession that the Tory Front Bench does their job better than they do, at least in this instance, I do not think that I can do anything else but withdraw the amendment. I fundamentally disagree with the point being put forward by the noble Lord, Lord Taylor, which the Government adhere to. I really think that the prime objective ought to be a coastal path as near to the coast as is reasonable and practical, and other considerations should follow from that. That is clearly not the view of the Government or of the Conservatives. Therefore, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment at this stage. Amendment A278 withdrawn. Amendments A278A to A281 not moved.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 709 c942
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Access Animal welfare Coastal areas Devolution Crown immunity Cycling Cross border cooperation Finance Fees and charges Fisheries Licensing Enforcement Ferries Horse riding Functions Estuaries Ports Public footpaths Nature conservation Staff Training Safety Rights of way Seas and oceans Walking Angling Climbing Natural England Marine Management Organisation
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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