Marine Stewardship Reports (Hansard, 27 February 2002)

§ Lord Greaves
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the statement by Lord Whitty on 6 February (HL Deb, cols. 635–36) that there will be "a series of reports that will address the full range of impacts placed on the marine environment", what is their programme and timetable for these marine stewardship reports; and what subjects each report will cover. [HL2814]

§ Lord Whitty
The first report will set out our vision for the sustainable development and conservation of the marine environment. It will be holistic, describe past achievements and contain new ideas for further work. We are aiming to publish the report in the spring. We will want to explore the scope and time-scales of future reports with stakeholders once the first report has been published.

§ Lord Greaves
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether their forthcoming marine stewardship reports will cover the British Isles (or parts thereof), the United Kingdom or a part or parts of the United Kingdom; and if so, which part or parts. [HL2815]

§ Lord Whitty:
The first report will focus on the waters around the whole of the United Kingdom and the North East Atlantic region. It will also include UK overseas territories and describe what we are working to achieve in wider international fora.