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MARINE BILL LONG OVERDUE SAYS MARTIN

April 3, 2008 12:30 PM

Responding to today's publication of the draft Marine Bill, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, Martin Horwood said:

"We have been waiting for this much-needed marine legislation for years, yet all we have is a draft bill. I hope that the Government does not stall any further and that a full Bill is included in the next Queen's Speech.

"The marine environment desperately needs proper protection to rescue threatened habitats and endangered species.

"The bill will also provide a welcome boost to the local fishing industry by helping fish stocks to recover in protected areas.

"New organisations set up in the Bill will have a lot of power over our coastline so ministers need to ensure they are democratically accountable."

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