Clause 118
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]
6:00 pm
Nick Ainger (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Labour)
Following on from that point, I tabled an amendment to an earlier clause, which we have passed now. My amendment was not selected because I was too late, and I assure you that I am not going back to that debate, Mr. Pope. Following on from the point of the hon. Member for Clwyd, West about estuaries that have different authorities, particularly around the Welsh border, such as the Dee and Severn estuaries, I should like to know whether the different planning authorities will be required to produce a joint plan. I know that the Government have tabled a relevant amendment. It is pointless to have different regulation in estuaries such as the Dee, although we have had that problem in the past, particularly in relation to cockle fisheries. I would be grateful if the Minister commented on that in his response.