Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

Amendments 28 and 29 28: Schedule 19, page 302, line 28, at end insert— "(2A) Where a report required to be considered under sub-paragraph (1)(c) contains a statement of a finding of fact, the Secretary of State in making the determination is bound by that finding unless the Secretary of State is satisfied— (a) that the finding involves an assessment of the significance of a matter to any person with a relevant interest in land or to the public, (b) that there was insufficient evidence to make the finding, (c) that the finding was made by reference to irrelevant factors or without regard to relevant factors, or (d) that the finding was otherwise perverse or irrational." 29: Schedule 19, page 303, line 27, at end insert— "( ) Where the Secretary of State was required under paragraph 16(1)(c) to consider a report and the Secretary of State in making the determination does not follow a recommendation in the report, the statement of reasons required by sub-paragraph (4) must also include the reasons for not following the recommendation." Amendments 28 and 29 agreed. A privilege amendment was made. Motion A privilege amendment was made.