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Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 July 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 July 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
During which periods since 1966 extended water re-use systems have been accepted practice for the farming of oysters.
Answer

Mr. Steen: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food during which periods since 1966 extended water re-use systems have been accepted practice for the farming of oysters.[37466] Mr. Baldry: The farming of oysters does not involve the re-use of seawater. The re-use of seawater for shellfish purification for periods extending up to one month has been accepted practice in some UK plants for a number years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
37466; 281 c514W
Session
1995-96
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Shellfish Fish farming