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Written question asked by Anthony Mangnall (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 May 2023. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 May 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Shellfish

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to take steps to compensate shellfish aquaculture businesses impacted by poor water quality.

Answer

There are currently no plans to take steps to compensate shellfish aquaculture businesses impacted by poor water quality. However, the Government is prioritising action to improve the water quality of the largest shellfish waters in England by 2030. This will require action (improvement, prevention of deterioration or investigation) at 63 shellfish waters between 2025-2030.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
185606
Session
2022-23
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Standards Water Shellfish
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk