PART 2The right of several fishery

Welsh Ministers’ consent to a lease9

1

A request for the Welsh Ministers’ consent under article 8(2) must be made in writing and include—

a

a copy of the draft lease; and

b

a statement from the Grantee in support of the request.

2

The Welsh Ministers may require the Grantee to provide them with any further information they reasonably require to consider the request.

3

Before consenting to any lease the Welsh Ministers must have regard to —

a

the impact of the proposed lease upon the European marine sites;

b

the impact of the proposed lease upon the marine environment.

4

The Welsh Ministers’ consent must be given in writing.