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Written question asked by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 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 plans her Department has to provide additional support to (a) the Somerset Eel Recovery Project and (b) other local recovery projects to enable the (i) delivery of eel passes, (ii) habitat improvements, (iii) increased Assisted migration and (iv) local community engagement work.

Answer

In England, the Environment Agency is responsible for eel management and working with local delivery partners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83878
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Conservation Eels
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk