I was simply wondering whether what I had read in the legislation was possible and would happen. But that is enough discussion on ferries for the moment. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment A272 withdrawn. Amendment A273 not moved.

I was simply wondering whether what I had read in the legislation was possible and would happen. But that is enough discussion on ferries for the moment. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment A272 withdrawn. Amendment A273 not moved.

Clause 233: Enforcement of MCZs in Scottish offshore region Amendments A254AN to A254AQ A254AN: Clause 233, page 142, line 5, at end insert— "( ) in any area within the United Kingdom or the UK inshore region, in relation to an offence which the person reasonably believes has been committed...

Clause 233: Enforcement of MCZs in Scottish offshore region Amendments A254AN to A254AQ A254AN: Clause 233, page 142, line 5, at end insert— "( ) in any area within the United Kingdom or the UK inshore region, in relation to an offence which the person reasonably believes has been committed...

I hope I can reassure the noble Lord. Clearly, there will need to be flexibility. I think that I have already said that the position of the coastal route will have to be tailored to local circumstances in consultation with local interests, such as access authorities. I mentioned four metres...

I hope I can reassure the noble Lord. Clearly, there will need to be flexibility. I think that I have already said that the position of the coastal route will have to be tailored to local circumstances in consultation with local interests, such as access authorities. I mentioned four metres...

Amendment A272 concerns ferries. Clause 286(7) states: ""For the purposes of the coastal access duty, a person is to be regarded as enabled to make a journey by ferry even if that journey can be made at certain times, or during certain periods, only"." That refers back to the part...

Amendment A272 concerns ferries. Clause 286(7) states: ""For the purposes of the coastal access duty, a person is to be regarded as enabled to make a journey by ferry even if that journey can be made at certain times, or during certain periods, only"." That refers back to the part...

Amendment A272 A272: Clause 286, page 174, line 12, leave out ", or during certain periods," and insert "of the day"

Amendment A272 A272: Clause 286, page 174, line 12, leave out ", or during certain periods," and insert "of the day"

I support A361 in the name of my noble friend Lord Geddes. It was supported very well by my noble friend Lord Crickhowell, who spoke from his experience with ports which is how I will speak for a few moments today. I do not support the amendment tabled by the...

I support A361 in the name of my noble friend Lord Geddes. It was supported very well by my noble friend Lord Crickhowell, who spoke from his experience with ports which is how I will speak for a few moments today. I do not support the amendment tabled by the...

I accept the noble Lord’s explanation and acknowledge that I may have been confused by his rhetoric. There should be balance between these factors. I agree with the wording that suggests that paragraph (a) is the most important and (b) and (c) are objectives which, while important, should not be...

I accept the noble Lord’s explanation and acknowledge that I may have been confused by his rhetoric. There should be balance between these factors. I agree with the wording that suggests that paragraph (a) is the most important and (b) and (c) are objectives which, while important, should not be...

That would be very helpful. The Minister also spoke of a review within three years, which I read about in the proposals, and he explained that the route will be set up in different stages. Will the review come into being as soon as a certain number of the stages...

That would be very helpful. The Minister also spoke of a review within three years, which I read about in the proposals, and he explained that the route will be set up in different stages. Will the review come into being as soon as a certain number of the stages...

As the Minister said, we are getting on to estuaries, but I would rather leave the detail and the probing questions I have until we reach them in the Bill. The purpose of this amendment is to find out what kind of gap in service is acceptable before a coastal...

As the Minister said, we are getting on to estuaries, but I would rather leave the detail and the probing questions I have until we reach them in the Bill. The purpose of this amendment is to find out what kind of gap in service is acceptable before a coastal...

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. Having been accused of some interesting ploys this evening On one occasion I sailed safely between the viewpoint of the Official Opposition and that of the Liberal Democrat Party and on another I accepted the argument of...

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. Having been accused of some interesting ploys this evening On one occasion I sailed safely between the viewpoint of the Official Opposition and that of the Liberal Democrat Party and on another I accepted the argument of...

We have four amendments in this group, to which I shall speak briefly in due course. I do not blame the noble Baroness, Lady Byford, for saying a few general words as we come to this first group of amendments on coastal access. Her amendments are appropriate and I congratulate...

We have four amendments in this group, to which I shall speak briefly in due course. I do not blame the noble Baroness, Lady Byford, for saying a few general words as we come to this first group of amendments on coastal access. Her amendments are appropriate and I congratulate...

I shall move Amendment A267D and speak to the cluster of our amendments in the group addressing the same general interest. We have had an interesting debate about the difficulties of imposing a route all around the coast. It was made clear by my noble friend Lady Byford and others...

I shall move Amendment A267D and speak to the cluster of our amendments in the group addressing the same general interest. We have had an interesting debate about the difficulties of imposing a route all around the coast. It was made clear by my noble friend Lady Byford and others...

I have two amendments in this group, which I will come to in a minute. I noticed that, in our discussion on the previous group of amendments, noble Lords declared interests. I do not think that we need to declare an interest at this stage because we are still in...

I have two amendments in this group, which I will come to in a minute. I noticed that, in our discussion on the previous group of amendments, noble Lords declared interests. I do not think that we need to declare an interest at this stage because we are still in...

As this is my first intervention on this Bill, I declare an interest as a farmer and landowner, and as a former chairman of the Countryside Agency, which I am sure most Members of the Committee will know has responsibilities under the CROW Act and for the management of existing...

As this is my first intervention on this Bill, I declare an interest as a farmer and landowner, and as a former chairman of the Countryside Agency, which I am sure most Members of the Committee will know has responsibilities under the CROW Act and for the management of existing...

I should like to extend what the noble Lord, Lord Cameron, has just said about Amendment A350A. I have a non-interest, in that I am not a member of the National Farmers’ Union, but I believe that it has a legitimate point in looking for clarity on this issue, just...

I should like to extend what the noble Lord, Lord Cameron, has just said about Amendment A350A. I have a non-interest, in that I am not a member of the National Farmers’ Union, but I believe that it has a legitimate point in looking for clarity on this issue, just...

I am grateful to all Members of the Committee who have spoken to this interesting group of amendments, which has raised some important issues. Amendment A267D raises a matter of considerable principle. If we accepted the amendment, it would mean that we would not necessarily have an objective to establish...

I am grateful to all Members of the Committee who have spoken to this interesting group of amendments, which has raised some important issues. Amendment A267D raises a matter of considerable principle. If we accepted the amendment, it would mean that we would not necessarily have an objective to establish...

On my two amendments about cliff faces the Minister said two things: first, that the Government wanted flexibility and, secondly, that it would be all right. I shall read carefully in Hansard what he said but, given that we are not talking about traditional CROW land but coastal margin as...

On my two amendments about cliff faces the Minister said two things: first, that the Government wanted flexibility and, secondly, that it would be all right. I shall read carefully in Hansard what he said but, given that we are not talking about traditional CROW land but coastal margin as...

Do I gather from the Minister that it sets out its vision rather than practicalities at that stage?

Do I gather from the Minister that it sets out its vision rather than practicalities at that stage?

It will be informed by the practical work that it has undertaken in the first three years.

It will be informed by the practical work that it has undertaken in the first three years.

We have had a long debate. At this stage, I will read Hansard carefully tomorrow. I again thank those who have taken part and beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment A265A withdrawn. Amendments A266 to A267C not moved.

We have had a long debate. At this stage, I will read Hansard carefully tomorrow. I again thank those who have taken part and beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment A265A withdrawn. Amendments A266 to A267C not moved.