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UK Hydrographic Office and the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture: Arrangement for Cooperation

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A decision made on 5 August 2019

Decision Reference: MD-E-2019-0037

Decision Summary Title :

Arrangement for cooperation between the UK Hydrographic Office and the Minister for EDTSC

Date of Decision Summary:

22nd July 2019

Decision Summary Author:

 

Director

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Oral

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Director

Written Report

Title :

Arrangement for cooperation between the UK Hydrographic Office and the Minister for EDTSC

Date of Written Report:

16th July 2019

Written Report Author:

Director

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Subject:

Arrangement for cooperation between the UK Hydrographic Office and the Minister for EDTSC

Decision(s):

The Minister approved and signed the Arrangement for Cooperation with the UK Hydrographic Office.

Reason(s) for Decision:

Following a recommendation from Ports of Jersey Limited, the Minister was satisfied that the Agreement would enhance the safety of navigation around the British Isles and Jersey in particular.

Resource Implications:

There are no resource implications for the Government of Jersey.

Action required:

Director to arrange for counter signing by the UKHO.

Signature: Senator L J Farnham

Position:

Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed)

 

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