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Recommendation 6

6

Update the outdated Marine Policy Statement at the earliest opportunity

Recommendation
The current Marine Policy Statement is outdated, not fit for purpose and no longer reflects Government policy or pressures on the marine environment. It therefore must be updated at the earliest opportunity. (Conclusion, Paragraph 33)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗