Member

I was also grateful to the Minister when, in his response to the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, he emphasised how important it was that the Crown Estate commissioners on both sides of the border took account of each other’s actions and learned from each other. Only a few minutes ago, he gave the House substantial assurances that that would happen. Therefore, those who are arguing that there are not many salmon farms covered by the Crown Estate commissioners in England have had their argument trounced. By passing this amendment, it will be possible for both sets of Crown agents, on both sides of the border, to consider these important issues.