Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

I was not seeking to be dismissive of debate. We live and learn, and the Government are happy because these debates are informative and give us steers in particular directions. I was indicating why we would expect the issue of the defence to come within the by-law. To search for a general defence raises obvious problems: that was my argument. Of course, I will look at the additional point made by the noble Baroness and reflect on it.