PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Shellfish: North East (17 July 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to open an inquiry into crustacean die-offs on the North East coast.

Asked by:
Mr Jonathan Brash (Labour)

Answer

The Department is aware of the conclusions of the independent review commissioned by the previous administration into the crustacean mass mortality event on the North East coast of England. Defra, supported by its public bodies and agencies, continues to work with researchers and the scientific community on coastal health, livelihoods, and environment.


Answered by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour)
22 July 2024

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