MARITIME POLICY FOR THE UNION (11510/06)
Letter from the Chairman to Stephen Ladyman
MP, Minister of State for Transport, Department for Transport
Sub-Comittee B considered this document, and
your Explanatory Memorandum, at its meeting on 16 October 2006.
The Green Paper clearly has the potential to
impact on a number of areas of great importance, particularly
to the UK. We share your concern that the Green Paper does not
lead to policies which could impede the UK's ability to exploit
fully her own maritime resources. We would also like to see more
clarity from the Commission on how any forthcoming proposals will
relate to the existing proposal for a Maritime Strategy Directive.
We will maintain scrutiny on this document at
this stage, and would of course be grateful to you for any updates
as negotiations on this dossier progress. We would also be grateful
to receive the results of the Government's consultation, as soon
as it is available.
17 October 2006
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