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Proceeding contribution from Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 26 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords].


Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]

That is a fair point, but on the other hand scientists increasingly depend on fishermen to gather their science. There is an increasing coming together of scientists and fishermen to glean a far better understanding of what is happening in marine conservation. Indeed, that is one of the fundamental raisons d'ĂȘtre for finding sanctuary around the south-west coast. However, unless it is entirely peer reviewed there will inevitably be debate about the science, so I entirely accept what the hon. Gentleman says. I will bring my remarks to a close now. What is missing from the Bill is a balance that allows socio-economic factors to underpin the implementation of conservation measures beyond designation.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
498 c122-3 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Access Common fisheries policy Conservation Coastal areas Cooperation Countryside Fisheries Environment protection Land use Inshore fishing Environment Agency Isles of Scilly Isle of Wight Estuaries Planning Public bodies Public footpaths Marine animals Wales Sports Rights of way Seas and oceans Welsh Government Angling Natural England Marine Management Organisation Marine conservation zones Inshore fisheries and conservation authorities
Legislation
Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk