Written question asked by Sally-Ann Hart (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 September 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Overseas Territories: Marine Protected Areas
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much and what proportion of the UK’s commitment to protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030 will be met by marine protected areas around the UK Overseas Territories.
- Answer
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The Blue Belt supports the protection of 4.3 million square kilometres, representing around 65 per cent of British waters. This protection represents approximately 90 per cent of the UK's commitment to protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 197583
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- British overseas territories Marine protected areas
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2023-10-05 20:53:52 +0100
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