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<p>As Minister responsible for shipping matters on behalf of the Secretary of State
for Transport, I have regular discussion with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
about its work.</p><p> </p><p>Following the first consultation on these proposals
(6 November 2018 to 29 January 2019) the MCA revised the proposals in the light of
feedback received, particularly from owners and operators, to reduce the economic
impact, where possible, without compromising the objective of enhanced safety. A further
consultation was carried out between 29 May and 10 July 2019. A drop-in session was
also held for Honourable Members to raise any concerns in May 2019.</p>
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