I was particularly struck by the Minister’s phrase that the Bill will benefit “British companies” and allow them to exploit the deep sea bed. The Bill runs to only two clauses, but does it contain a clause that I have not noticed which reduces those who can mine the deep sea bed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland—but not Scotland—to British companies only?
Deep Sea Mining Bill (Ways and Means)
Proceeding contribution from
Lady Hermon
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 October 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Deep Sea Mining Bill (Ways and Means).
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