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Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Monday, 7 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 October 2024 (named day). It was answered by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Thursday, 10 October 2024 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 he plans to increase the minimum landing size of Fal oysters from 67 to 72mm.

Answer

The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority have written to the Defra asking for approval of their request to increase the minimum landing size of native oysters under the Fal Fishery Order 2016. This request and the evidence for making the change is being considered by the Defra.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7677
Session
2024-26
Related items
Shellfish
Monday, 21 October 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Shellfish
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk