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Debate between Hugh Bayley and James Paice
Thursday 19th January 2012

(12 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Paice Portrait Mr Paice
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My hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. The European auditors decided a couple of years ago that we were not complying with the scheme, so unfortunately those 17 organisations have been suspended. I can tell him that the RPA is working closely with them to find ways to alter their operations so that they meet the criteria and can re-enter the scheme as soon as possible.

Hugh Bayley Portrait Hugh Bayley (York Central) (Lab)
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Would the Minister responsible for fisheries be prepared to meet the Yorkshire wildlife trust and other wildlife trusts to discuss the pace at which the Government are moving towards designating marine conservation zones?