Marine Environment: Licensing
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to reform the marine licensing process.
Answered by Emma Hardy
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is responsible for the operation of the marine licensing system. With Defra, the MMO seeks continuous improvement to ensure the system is streamlined, cost effective and proportionate, and supports economic growth and the delivery of environmental benefits. Defra is considering options for future reform which would be subject to stakeholder consultation in due course.
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