Written question asked by Lord Pack (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Ports: Planning

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the 51st Report of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (HL Paper 263, Session 2024–26), published on 12 February, what progress they have made in bringing forward regulations under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 to ensure that fees charged by the Marine Management Organisation fully recover the costs of processing harbour orders; and what is the timescale for any remaining steps that need to be taken.

Answer: MMO and DfT are currently progressing a draft consultation and associated documents to consult with the sector in the summer 2026. In parallel stakeholder engagement will be undertaken and work will be completed to draft the appropriate regulation with a view to implementing a new structure during 2027.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL284
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee fifty-first report
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Parliamentary committees
House of Lords
Subjects: Costs Planning Ports Regulation Marine Management Organisation
Legislation: Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk