Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL). Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendments agreed to.

Marine and Coastal Access Bill (HL). Lords consideration of Commons amendments. Commons amendments agreed to.

I understood the Minister to say that it would be possible under the legislation as it stands for some of the functions of the MMO to be delegated to the IFCA. Will an IFCA be able to delegate responsibilities that have been delegated to it? Could there be two sets...

I understood the Minister to say that it would be possible under the legislation as it stands for some of the functions of the MMO to be delegated to the IFCA. Will an IFCA be able to delegate responsibilities that have been delegated to it? Could there be two sets...

My Lords, that is a very interesting question. I am concerned about the next stage down, which is what these amendments are concerned with—the functions properly allocated and carried out by IFCAs. The issue of delegation, which would be subject to the closest scrutiny, would mean that they would include...

My Lords, that is a very interesting question. I am concerned about the next stage down, which is what these amendments are concerned with—the functions properly allocated and carried out by IFCAs. The issue of delegation, which would be subject to the closest scrutiny, would mean that they would include...

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 5 to 12.

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 5 to 12.

My Lords, the House will recall that in Part 6 of the Bill we replace the sea fisheries committees with inshore fisheries and conservation authorities in England. These will have a duty to manage sea fisheries sustainably, balancing socio-economic benefits with protection of the marine environment. They will have more...

My Lords, the House will recall that in Part 6 of the Bill we replace the sea fisheries committees with inshore fisheries and conservation authorities in England. These will have a duty to manage sea fisheries sustainably, balancing socio-economic benefits with protection of the marine environment. They will have more...

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 13 to 16.

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 13 to 16.

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 13 to 16. I shall also speak to Amendment 27. These amendments relate to an issue that has exercised the House greatly—the shellfish industry. In Committee and on Report, the noble Baronesses, Lady...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 13 to 16. I shall also speak to Amendment 27. These amendments relate to an issue that has exercised the House greatly—the shellfish industry. In Committee and on Report, the noble Baronesses, Lady...

My Lords, we agree with the Government’s introduction of these amendments in the sense that they provide for managerial flexibility. We accept totally the Minister’s arguments for flexibility, which may well serve the interests of the effective conservation of fisheries and the natural habitat. On first reading these amendments, I...

My Lords, we agree with the Government’s introduction of these amendments in the sense that they provide for managerial flexibility. We accept totally the Minister’s arguments for flexibility, which may well serve the interests of the effective conservation of fisheries and the natural habitat. On first reading these amendments, I...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, and I certainly want to confirm that most important point. I had hoped that I had made it explicit in my opening remarks. Perhaps I did not, and the House must forgive me if I failed. I certainly agree entirely with the sentiments...

I am grateful to the noble Lord, and I certainly want to confirm that most important point. I had hoped that I had made it explicit in my opening remarks. Perhaps I did not, and the House must forgive me if I failed. I certainly agree entirely with the sentiments...

The Minister is very generous. I was pleased to attend that meeting and I believe that these amendments, which cover an area of unresolved difficulty, add considerably to the Bill. To introduce primary legislation in this area is a considerable achievement and a tribute to the work of officials and...

The Minister is very generous. I was pleased to attend that meeting and I believe that these amendments, which cover an area of unresolved difficulty, add considerably to the Bill. To introduce primary legislation in this area is a considerable achievement and a tribute to the work of officials and...

I hesitate to say that every ““i”” has been dotted and every ““t”” crossed. The two major parties involved have reached agreement on a significant difficulty. This has also been agreed to by the House of Commons. Minor issues still need to be resolved through the notes for guidance, but...

I hesitate to say that every ““i”” has been dotted and every ““t”” crossed. The two major parties involved have reached agreement on a significant difficulty. This has also been agreed to by the House of Commons. Minor issues still need to be resolved through the notes for guidance, but...

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 17 to 19. Motion agreed. Motion on Amendment 20 Moved by

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 17 to 19. Motion agreed. Motion on Amendment 20 Moved by

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 20.

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 20.

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 21 to 28.

That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 21 to 28.

Perhaps the House would bear with me briefly, as I have not said anything from these Benches. We have just moved the last amendments in the last piece of what has been a massive jigsaw. I think that we are all pleased that we have finally come to the stage...

Perhaps the House would bear with me briefly, as I have not said anything from these Benches. We have just moved the last amendments in the last piece of what has been a massive jigsaw. I think that we are all pleased that we have finally come to the stage...

My Lords, I want only to echo everything that the noble Lord, Lord Greenway, has just said. I will not repeat it all, except to underline what I think I said when the Bill left this House. It was valuable that we had, in my view, the best Bill team...

My Lords, I want only to echo everything that the noble Lord, Lord Greenway, has just said. I will not repeat it all, except to underline what I think I said when the Bill left this House. It was valuable that we had, in my view, the best Bill team...

My Lords, I will add some thanks of my own from these Benches. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greenway, for the way in which the pre-legislative scrutiny enabled this House to do the Bill such justice. Indeed, I thank all Benches, including the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, and his...

My Lords, I will add some thanks of my own from these Benches. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greenway, for the way in which the pre-legislative scrutiny enabled this House to do the Bill such justice. Indeed, I thank all Benches, including the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, and his...

My Lords, I am grateful for all those comments, not least because they have left me at least 13 minutes in which I can dwell on the virtues of everybody who has contributed to the Bill. Rest assured that I have no intention of taking such time, but I want...

My Lords, I am grateful for all those comments, not least because they have left me at least 13 minutes in which I can dwell on the virtues of everybody who has contributed to the Bill. Rest assured that I have no intention of taking such time, but I want...

I was interested to hear the noble Lord say that matters will be resolved in the notes for guidance. I asked earlier whether the Government have in mind any statutory instruments that will need to be added to the legislation.

I was interested to hear the noble Lord say that matters will be resolved in the notes for guidance. I asked earlier whether the Government have in mind any statutory instruments that will need to be added to the legislation.