Environmental Protection: Marine Species

House of Lords written question – answered at on 29 June 2006.

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Photo of Lord Dykes Lord Dykes Spokesperson in the Lords (Europe), Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will support new proposals on the future protection of the worldwide marine environment and ecosystems following the recent United Nations-sponsored meeting in New York.

Photo of Lord Triesman Lord Triesman Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

The UK, along with other EU member states, played a leading role at the recent meeting of the UN's consultative process on oceans in promoting an ecosystem approach to oceans management. We will also be working with EU colleagues to ensure that the outcome of the meeting and actions on associated issues are developed further and incorporated into the UN General Assembly's oceans and fisheries resolutions in the autumn. These will include issues such as conservation of biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction: sustainable fisheries (including targeted action on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing) and destructive fisheries practices.

The United Kingdom is committed to carrying forward an ecosystem approach in our own waters and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is consulting on proposals for a Marine Bill.

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