Indeed, it is. The advice that I have received is that Clause 2 on the general objective, particularly subsection (1)(b), which says, "““with the objective of making a contribution to the achievement of sustainable development””,"
is wholly consistent with the MMO taking decisions on the basis of the best evidence available.
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 12 January 2009.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL].
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