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Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]

I will make some progress, if my hon. Friend will forgive me, since I gave way to him earlier. Many Members want to speak. Part 6 and schedule 14 will replace sea fisheries committees with new bodies, which will be called inshore fisheries and conservation authorities in England. They will have a duty to manage sea fisheries, balancing socio-economic benefits with protection of the marine environment. They will have more money and strengthened powers, while keeping local involvement in decision making. IFCAs will be very different from the sea fisheries committees that they replace, because, significantly, they will have a new duty to protect the marine environment and promote its recovery from the effects of sea fisheries exploitation. In Wales, Welsh Ministers will take on responsibility for inshore sea fisheries management.

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Reference

494 c704 

Session

2008-09

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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