Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

I suggested that this debate might have a Second Reading flavour, which was correct. We have benefited from that, particularly from the distinguished contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Eden, and the contribution from the noble Baroness, Lady Young, with her great experience of these matters. Right around the Committee, we should be grateful for everyone who has taken part in this debate. The Minister again should be thanked for the depth and care that he has taken, and the lengths he has gone to, in his response to these important issues. Nevertheless, I still have some questions, specifically on an amendment proposed by the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone. The Minister referred to ecological coherence and the consultation paper we will see around Easter, which will be very helpful. We will obviously have further discussions about this as we go through some of the later amendments on this part of the Bill. There is a step forward. Perhaps I may anticipate what the noble Baroness, Lady Young, might have said on the duty to designate. The Minister was very clear that the Bill as set out provides a duty to designate these areas. When we think of the training we have had on the use of words such as "may", "must", "shall" and so on, it does not read as though there is a duty to designate: it reads as though there is power to designate. It would be helpful if the Minister could write to us to explain Clause 113.