Written Question · S3W-00922 · Session 3
What discussions it has had with Her Majesty’s Government concerning the provisions of the UK Marine Bill or any proposed Scottish Marine B…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions it has had with Her Majesty’s Government concerning the provisions of the UK Marine Bill or any proposed Scottish Marine Bill and when it will announce its legislative intentions with regard to the protection of the marine environment.
The answer
On Monday 18 June 2007 I met with the Secretary of State for Environment,Food and Rural Affairs, his fellow ministers and with ministers from thedevolved administrations. We discussed many matters including the UK MarineBill.
I have previouslyindicated to the Parliament our intentions and on Tuesday 19 June 2007 at the Oceans 07 conference in Aberdeen I re-iterated my support for a Scottish Marine Bill.These discussions are continuing. Broadly, we believe marine legislation shoulddeliver a simpler regulatorysystem for the marine environment, more action on marine nature conservation, astrategic national approach, and greater local control over marine and coastalareas. I hope to bringforward plans in due course.
I have previouslyindicated to the Parliament our intentions and on Tuesday 19 June 2007 at the Oceans 07 conference in Aberdeen I re-iterated my support for a Scottish Marine Bill.These discussions are continuing. Broadly, we believe marine legislation shoulddeliver a simpler regulatorysystem for the marine environment, more action on marine nature conservation, astrategic national approach, and greater local control over marine and coastalareas. I hope to bringforward plans in due course.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-00922 by reference.