Written Question · S3W-18309 · Session 3
Whether the Scottish Marine Bill will include provisions for the protection of coastal fringes.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the Scottish Marine Bill will include provisions for the protection of coastal fringes.
The answer
Sustainable Seas for All
- a consultation on Scotland''s first marine bill invited comment on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill. Proposals include a new statutory marine planning system. It is proposed that Marine Scotland will develop a National Marine Plan for Scotland which will set out policies and priorities to promote sustainable economic growth and for the sustainable use, development and protection of Scotland''s marine and coastal resources. The plan will be integrated into the National Planning Framework for Scotland.
It is also proposed that marine plans will be developed at a local level by Scottish Marine Boards comprising representatives from the main stakeholder interests within Scottish Marine Regions. Scottish Marine Boards and Marine Scotland will also be responsible for integrated coastal zone management (ICZM), a process intended to facilitate an integrated approach to the management and protection of resources at the land/sea interface.
Responses to Sustainable Seas for All
- a consultation on Scotland''s first marine bill are currently being considered.
- a consultation on Scotland''s first marine bill invited comment on proposals for a Scottish Marine Bill. Proposals include a new statutory marine planning system. It is proposed that Marine Scotland will develop a National Marine Plan for Scotland which will set out policies and priorities to promote sustainable economic growth and for the sustainable use, development and protection of Scotland''s marine and coastal resources. The plan will be integrated into the National Planning Framework for Scotland.
It is also proposed that marine plans will be developed at a local level by Scottish Marine Boards comprising representatives from the main stakeholder interests within Scottish Marine Regions. Scottish Marine Boards and Marine Scotland will also be responsible for integrated coastal zone management (ICZM), a process intended to facilitate an integrated approach to the management and protection of resources at the land/sea interface.
Responses to Sustainable Seas for All
- a consultation on Scotland''s first marine bill are currently being considered.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-18309 by reference.