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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Marine Environment: Shellfish (28 April 2022)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to help protect shellfish waters around the UK.

Asked by:
Sir John Whittingdale (Conservative)

Answer

My department has designated 96 shellfish water areas in England where water quality is protected from harmful bacteria. Additional investment by water companies is being prioritised in waters with significant economic production of shellfish. In addition, we are delivering targeted action and practical support to farmers to reduce pollution from agriculture. This is on top of support to the sector through the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme.


Answered by:
Rebecca Pow (Conservative)
28 April 2022

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