Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals he has for the participation in the management of Strangford lough of persons owning land along the lough shore.
§ Mr. Needham[holding answer 10 June 1991]: On 6 June 1991, the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland issued a consultation paper on the future management structure for Strangford lough and on a marine nature reserve. It is being circulated widely. Officials will arrange meetings to explain the proposals further. The proposed management structure would comprise an executive committee of representatives of bodies with statutory powers in the area and of an advisory committee representing local interests. These will include lough shore land owners and other local residents, lough-users and conservationists. The closing date for comments on the consultation paper is 18 October 1991. The Department will then produce a policy document.