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Written question asked by Derek Thomas (Conservative) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by Mark Spencer (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Shellfish: Fishing Limits

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to minimum catch sizes for crawfish, if her Department will extend the inshore 110mm landing size to outside the six mile limit.

Answer

Government has consulted on a crab and lobster fisheries management plan (FMP) which included a proposal to extend the national minimum landing size for crawfish to 110mm outside 6 nautical miles. This consultation closed on 01 October. The crab and lobster FMP is due to be published in December.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200735
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Fishing limits Shellfish
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk