HC Deb 18 May 1993 vol 225 cc98-9W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what views his Department has expressed to institutions of the European Community on the EC directive on coasts and the community strategy for integrated coastal zone management as highlighted in the fifth environmental action programme.

Mr. Maclean

[holding answer 17 May 1993]: The Government will take an active part in ensuring that any proposals which come forward from the Community on coastal zone planning and management are workable and effective.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the presentation by the European Commission of the coastal zone directive to the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Maclean

[holding answer 17 May 1993]: At present, the Commission has not published any directive on the coastal zone.