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I should also mention the position of the overseas territories and Crown dependencies. Clause 24 allows the Bill to be extended to the overseas territories, and Government amendment 3 would permit it to be extended to the Crown dependency of the Isle of Man. I thank the hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion) for mentioning this point. These jurisdictions often have unique marine environments and, more importantly, unique constitutional arrangements, so any extension must be preceded by full consultation. I hope that the Minister can give assurances today that such consultation will take place before any orders are made, and that the Government will work with the Governments of the Crown dependencies and the overseas territory Administrations—they are elected Governments in our wider British family—to tailor the regime to their circumstances.