Written question asked by Lord Teverson (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 December 2007.

Marine Environment: Lyme Bay

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:What new nature conservation information they have received since August 2006 regarding the need for protecting the full 60 square miles of the Lyme Bay reefs from scallop dredging.

Answer: Since August 2006, Defra has received specific conservation information from a variety of sources including reports by the Devon Wildlife Trust, Natural England and Bangor University. Conservation information continues to arrive both as a result of scientific research and in response to the current consultation on measures to protect marine biodiversity in Lyme Bay reefs. Defra will examine all the evidence when reaching a decision on how best to achieve that protection.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 718; 697 c41WA
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Fisheries Environment protection Nature conservation Shellfish Scallops Coral reefs Lyme Bay Lyme Bay
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk