Marine Issues (Hansard, 20 May 2003)

HC Deb 20 May 2003 vol 405 c659W 659W

§ 7. Mr. Dalyell
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what environmental responsibilities she has in relation to marine issues. [113331]

§ Mrs. Liddell
As Secretary of State for Scotland I represent Scottish interests in reserved matters within the Government. Lead policy responsibility for reserved aspects of marine environment policy lies with DEFRA. Matters reserved to the Government are set out in Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998.