Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL] 2008-09

Line by line examination of the Bill took place during the fifth day of committee stage on 23 February. Amendments discussed covered clauses 51 to 66 of the Bill.

Lords Hansard: Marine and Coastal Access Bill

Committee stage continues on 3 March when further amendments will be discussed.

A draft Marine Bill was published on 3 April 2008 for public consultation. It was also subject to pre-legislative scrutiny by Parliament. The Bill covers a broad range of marine issues.

Key areas

• Sets up a new Marine Management Organisation under which many of the existing, diverse areas of marine regulation would be centralised
• streamlines the existing marine licensing system and provides powers to create a joined-up marine planning policy
• introduces new measures to reform fisheries management
• provides a framework for establishing marine conservation zones
• enables the creation of a walkable route around the English coast.

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