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Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]

My hon. Friend mentioned damage. Is he aware that clause 140 makes a person guilty of an offence if they damage protected features of the marine conservation zones? Unfortunately, that is qualified by clause 141, which provides a blanket defence for any activity that can be defined as being in the course of sea fishing. Should commercial sea fishing be given that blanket defence in the context of marine conservation zones? Does my hon. Friend agree that an amendment raising that issue should be considered in Committee?
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
494 c722 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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