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Written question asked by Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 October 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Eels: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of progress on eel (a) management and (b) protection since the publication of the eel management plans.

Answer

Progress on eel management and protection was assessed in in the Implementation of UK Eel Management Plans (2020 – 2023) report, published in December 2024. The Environment Agency continues to implement the measures set out in the management plans aimed at the recovery and sustainable management of eel populations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82488
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Conservation Eels
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk