It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I welcome the debate and am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Clacton (Giles Watling) for securing it. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) aims to determine 90% of marine licence applications within 13 weeks but some cases are more complex and take longer due to detailed technical and environmental assessments required. The minister acknowledged the necessity of speed in decision-making while also emphasizing the importance of careful consideration to avoid adverse impacts on other communities or infrastructure further down the coastline. The MMO has responsibilities in the marine space, crucial for supporting local community growth, trade in fish, and marine environment protection. It is the primary responder to marine emergency situations and supports evidence-based decisions touching a range of Government Departments. The minister expressed willingness to facilitate meetings between colleagues and the MMO chief executive to address concerns raised.