I had hoped to introduce provisions of this Bill as part of the Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003, which is a wide-ranging Bill relating to aspects of the marine environment that was published on 3 July 2003 and referred to this House. However, the provisions relating to the increased limits had to be fast-tracked and published separately in view of the approaching deadline. The amendments relating to the protocol are being proposed for inclusion in this Bill because, like the provisions relating to the increased limits, they involve amendments to the Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) Acts 1988 to 1998. It is more efficient and rational to include both elements in the same Bill.