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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Holbeach (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2009.


Dogger Bank

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the governments of the Netherlands and Germany concerning the approach to conservation of the Dogger Bank.
Answer

Defra officials and our statutory nature conservation body, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, have discussed with the Netherlands and Germany the scientific evidence and boundaries supporting the designation of Dogger Bank as a special area of conservation on a number of occasions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3754; 710 c316WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Dogger Bank
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Germany Nature conservation Netherlands Special areas of conservation Dogger Bank
Link
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