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Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

My Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out the Government’s position so clearly. I do not believe that any of us who have contributed to this debate are very far apart. We all want to see the MMO in the Bill as a statutory adviser/consultee. Where the IPC does not take the MMO’s advice and recommendations, it should publish the reasons why not. I thank all those who have contributed, and I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Young, for flattering me with her disapproval of my amendment and choosing the other amendment in this group. We are all nearly there, though. With that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 49 withdrawn. Clause 24: Advice, assistance and training facilities Amendments 50 and 51 not moved.