Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

That is a fair point, which the noble Duke also made; the measures in the Bill have been broadly welcomed. The Bill has also gone through extensive pre-legislative scrutiny. I have two other points to make. The first is that in order to ensure the success of the legislation it will be important that the Government and the Marine Management Organisation do everything they can to ensure that those who are covered by the legislation understand fully what is in it. We will see what further information needs to be provided in leaflets and other guidance. The Environment Agency will issue complete guidance later in the year on matters that concern it, and we will look to the Marine Management Organisation to issue information and guidance too. I understand what the noble Lady has said about the consolidated measure. I wish I could wave a magic wand and promise one. I cannot do that, but I can say to her that she has raised an important, substantive point. I will make sure that the request she has made is considered, although, as I say, I cannot promise a positive outcome. She has raised an important matter.