Proceeding contribution from Lord Faulkner of Worcester (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 24 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Flood and Water Management Bill.

Flood and Water Management Bill

My Lords, the coast protection authority is defined in the Coast Protection Act 1949, and it is the maritime district council. The coast protection authority is responsible for coastal erosion. Local authorities will continue to participate in coastal groups and shoreline management plans, but if we carry through the amendment and delete the reference to coast protection authorities in Amendment 41, that would remove their powers to enter into arrangements, and that could seriously impede their capacity to co-operate in carrying out their functions. The two have to work together. The way in which the Bill is drafted enables that to happen.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 718 c364GC
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disclosure of information Conservation Construction Coastal areas Buildings Coastal erosion Housing Flood control Infrastructure Land drainage Inland waterways Environment Agency Floods Planning Railways Sustainable development Wales Urban areas Sewers Reservoirs Internal drainage boards
Legislation: Flood and Water Management Bill 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Flood and Water Management Bill

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