HC Deb 13 May 1991 vol 191 c128

Ordered, That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 4084/91 relating to action to protect the environment in the coastal areas and coastal waters of the Irish Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea and North East Atlantic Ocean (NORSPA) and 4548/91 relating to establishment of a financial instrument for the environment; endorses the Government's intention to take an active part in the NORSPA scheme and promote United Kingdom interest in this area of environmental importance; and supports the Government's aim to ensure that any new Community financial instrument for the environment contains clear and specific objectives, and respects the principle of subsidiarity. —[Mr. Kirkhope.]