Amendments proposed to the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill - continued House of Commons

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Harmful, non-native species (supplementary provisions)

   

Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker

NC9

To move the following Clause:—

    '(1)   In section 14(1)(b) of the 1981 Act (introduction of new species etc) insert "or Part III" after "Part I".

    (2)   In section 14(2) of the 1981 At (introduction of new species etc) insert "or Part III" after "Part II".

    (3)   After Part II of Schedule 9 of the 1981 Act (animals and plants to which section 14 applies, insert—

"Part III

    Potentially invasive or damaging animals and plants not native to Great Britain to which section 14 applies

Duck, RuddyOxyura jamaiecensis
Fern, WaterAzolla filiculoides
Hogweed, GiantHeracleum mantegazzianum
Knotweed, JapaneseFallopia japonica
Parrot's-featherMyriophyllum aquaticum
Pennywort, FloatingHydrocotyle ranunculoides
Stonecrop, Australian swampCrassula helmsii".'.


Driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a footpath or bridleway or restricted byway (No. 2)

   

Mr Andrew Mackay

NC10

To move the following Clause:—

    '(1)   Section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) (prohibition of driving mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads) is amended as follows.

    (2)   After subsection (3) insert—

          "(3A)   It is not an offence under this section for the owner or lessee of premises in existence at the date of commencement of section 47 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 or a successor in title to such premises or a lawful visitor thereto to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road being a footpath or bridleway or restricted byway if the driving of that vehicle is necessary for the reasonable occupation of the premises and where no other right of vehicular access to such premises is otherwise available for the benefit of the premises.".'.


Evidence that a way is a restricted byway

   

Emily Thornberry
Mr Roger Williams

NC21

To move the following Clause:—

    'Where at any time (whether before or after commencement of this provision) there is evidence of use of any vehicle, not being a bicycle on a bridleway after December 31st 1968, on a way, that evidence shall be acceptable evidence tending to show that the way in question is a carriageway having the status of a restricted byway.'.


Review of continued existence of Commission for Rural Communities

   

Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker

NC22

To move the following Clause:—

    'The Secretary of State shall, five years after the establishment of the Commission, conduct a review of it with a view to deciding whether its responsibilities should be transferred to the appropriate local authorities.'.


Regulation of cycle racing on public ways

   

Mr Roger Williams

NC23

*To move the following Clause:—

    '(1)   Amend section 31 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52) (regulation of cycle racing on public ways) as follows.

    (2)   In subsection (2) omit "other than a bridleway".

    (3)   In subsection (6) omit "but does not include a footpath".'.


Sites of special scientific interest

   

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

NC24

*To move the following Clause:—

    '(1)   Amend section 28J of the Wildlife and Countryside 1981 (management schemes) as follows.

    (2)   In subsection (1) for "all or part of a site of special scientific interest" substitute—

      "(a) all or part of a site of special scientific interest.

      (b) any land which is adjacent to, or which the Council considers to be otherwise associated with, a site of special scientific interest, or

      (c) any combination of land of the type described in (a) or (b) above."

    (3)   Amend section 28K of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (management notices) as follows.

    (4)   In subsection (1) (b) for "land is of special interest" substitute "management scheme has been established".'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

1

Page     2,     line     16     [Clause     2],     leave out 'contributing' and insert 'working with local organisations and businesses to contribute.'.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

2

Page     2,     line     17     [Clause     2],     at end insert 'and

      (f) ensuring that where there is irreconcilable conflict between aspects of its functions priority is given to the conservation of the natural environment.'.


   

Secretary Margaret Beckett

17

Page     6,     line     25     [Clause     15],     at end insert—

    '( )   The power to give guidance under this section includes power to vary or revoke it.'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

3

Page     7,     line     29     [Clause     19],     after 'making', insert 'and publishing'.


   

Secretary Margaret Beckett

18

Page     13,     line     14     [Clause     38],     at end insert—

    '( )   Before giving any directions under this section, the Secretary of State must consult the National Assembly for Wales, the Scottish Ministers and the relevant Northern Ireland department.'.

   

Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker

14

Page     13,     line     34     [Clause     40],     leave out from 'functions', to end of line 36, and insert 'further the conservation of biodiversity, so far as is consistent with the proper exercise of those functions'.


   

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

36

*Page     14,     line     6     [Clause     40],     at end insert—

    '(3A)   Each public authority having obligations under this section shall publish a report, before the end of each calendar year, setting out the decisions it has made and the actions it has taken to fulfil its obligations under this section.'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

8

Page     16,     line     11,     leave out Clause 44.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

4

Page     16,     line     13     [Clause     44],     after 'premises', insert 'which he has reason to believe may be relevant.'.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

9

Page     16,     line     31     [Clause     45],     leave out 'and 44' and insert ', [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search by force without a warrant] and [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search with a warrant]'.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

10

Page     16,     line     41     [Clause     45],     at end insert—

    '(5)   "Inspector" means—

      (a) a person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State to exercise the powers under sections [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search by force without a warrant] and [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search with a warrant] in relation to England;

      (b) a person authorised in writing by the National Assembly for Wales to exercise the powers under sections [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides: entry and search by force without a warrant] and [Enforcement powers in connection with pesticides; entry and search with a warrant] in relation to Wales.

    (6)   "Relevant offence" means an offence under section 43.'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

5

Page     17,     line     7     [Clause     46],     at end insert 'if there is evidence that the nest was constructed or used within the preceding 5 years,'.

   

Mr John Randall

35

Page     17,     line     14     [Clause     46],     at end insert—

'Owl, BarnTyto alba
Chough, Red-billedPyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
Falcon, PeregrineFalco pregrinus.'.


   

Mr Colin Breed
Norman Baker

15

Page     18,     line     37     [Clause     49],     leave out from 'is' to end of line 38 and insert 'included in Part III of Schedule 9.'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

6

Page     24,     line     35     [Clause     62],     leave out 'commencement' and insert '19th May 2005'.


   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

7

Page     25,     line     13     [Clause     62],     leave out 'commencement' and insert '19th May 2005'.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

12

Page     25,     line     14     [Clause     62],     leave out 'was reasonably necessary to enable' and insert 'enables'.

   

Mr Oliver Letwin
Mr James Paice

13

Page     25,     line     19     [Clause     62],     leave out from 'way' to end and insert 'at all times and for all purposes for the benefit of that land and all parts thereof'.


   

Mr Elfyn Llwyd

37

*Page     26,     line     23     [Clause     66],     at end insert—

    '(5A)   One of the members is to be appointed by the National Assembly for Wales.'.


   

Secretary Margaret Beckett

19

Page     28,     line     20,     leave out Clause 70.


   

Secretary Margaret Beckett

20

Page     29,     line     1,     leave out Clause 71.

 
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