§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) how many coastal management zones are now fully integrated and operating successfully; [2596]
(2) how many authorities have published estuary management plans; and if he will publish guidance on their implementation. [2594]
§ Mr. ClappisonIn England, 20 estuary management plans have so far been published as part of the estuaries management initiative promoted by English Nature and further plans are in preparation. Estuaries represent the areas of major pressure on the coast but there are also other initiatives under way with the objectives of managing areas of open coast. On 31 October, the Department of the Environment issued a best practice guide on coastal zone management which will assist in taking forward both types of schemes.