HC Deb 05 February 2002 vol 379 c896W
Sir Sydney Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what action the Government are taking to implement proposals for the comprehensive reform of UK marine law and policy. [32243]

Mr. Meacher

The forthcoming Marine Stewardship report will set out our vision for the sustainable development and conservation of the marine environment. Within this context, and alongside existing initiatives such as the review of marine nature conservation, we are considering whether legislative changes are needed.