Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Deferred
We have heard evidence suggesting that the Marine Management Organisation may be acting as a...
Recommendation
We have heard evidence suggesting that the Marine Management Organisation may be acting as a stumbling block rather than a facilitator of a thriving maritime economy. The Minister for Maritime needs to work with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to improve operations within the Marine Management Organisation and the service received by ports, which rely on it for prompt advice in securing development while preserving the marine environment. (Paragraph 124) 58 Maritime 2050
Government Response Summary
The government will work with industry this summer to understand the nature of the issues being experienced with the Marine Management Organisation and set an action plan, and will also encourage ports to input into the imminent freight planning Call for Evidence, with potential for DfT and port representation on MMO governance forums.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government notes the recommendation. DfT will work with industry this summer, through existing forums, to understand the precise nature of the issues being experienced. This will enable a robust action plan to be set in partnership with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). As previously outlined, we need specific tangible evidence of areas for improvement to support the case for change and we shall therefore also be encouraging ports to input fully into the imminent freight planning Call for Evidence on challenges and opportunities they see within the marine licensing process. Depending on the specific issues identified from further engagement with industry, this could include DfT and port representation on MMO governance forums to monitor set KPIs and service level agreements.