North Sea Conference

HC Deb 06 July 1990 vol 175 cc719-20W

Mr. Norris

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish the guidance note on implementation of the declaration of the third North sea conference in the Hague on 2 to 8 March.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The United Kingdom has taken an early lead in setting out the details of the measures it will be taking to implement the agreements reached at the Hague North sea conference in March. I am publishing the implementation note today. This gives guidance on the ministerial declaration of the Hague conference and lists the targets and timetables we have set for the action necessary to implement these commitments. It demonstrates our determination to protect the marine environment, both in the North sea and all the seas and coastal waters surrounding the United Kingdom. Copies of the note will be placed in the Library of the House.