Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

Of course not. I had responsibility for the Child Support Agency and the work that led to the setting up of the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission. However, nothing I say detracts from the work of those organisations. Noble Lords and the Joint Committee have intimated that they wish this organisation to be seen to be independent within the general constraints laid down in the Bill. In establishing such organisations, it is well known that NDPB status is the appropriate status.