§ Mr. Laurance Reedasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration his Department has given to setting up marine parks or aquatic reserves below low-water mark.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI look on this as a matter on which local authorities, regional sports councils and possibly private enterprise can best take the initiative. I understand, for example, that Deal Corporation has been considering, in consultation with the Greater London and South-East Sports Council, the378W setting up of a national playing field for water sports in an area of water off Deal and Walmer.