Written question asked by Anna Gelderd (Labour) on Friday, 30 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Octopuses: Cornwall
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle the octopus bloom in Cornwall following discussions on 20 May 2025.
- Answer
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Defra, Government scientists (Cefas), the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and local Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) met on 20 May to discuss this phenomenon, the evidence, the impacts on the crab and lobster stocks and potential actions.
Since this meeting Defra has commissioned a report from Cefas on the background, available stock science and potential causes of the bloom. The Devon and Severn IFCA have issued guidance on the regulations regarding fishing for octopus. A meeting with industry is due to take place on 6 June,
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 55596
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Cornwall Fishing catches Octopuses
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- 2025-09-05 23:00:23 +0100
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