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Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Marine Protected Areas: Bottom Trawling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of England's waters would be closed to bottom trawling when the proposed stage 3 byelaws are implemented.

Answer

We cannot pre-judge the outcome of the stage 3 byelaw consultation, which is currently in progress.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64389
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Byelaws Marine protected areas Bottom trawling
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk