Written question asked by Dan Norris (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 3 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Shellfish: Conservation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made in developing an evidence base to consider whether decapods should have greater protection.
- Answer
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Defra has commissioned research to address a knowledge gap about how live decapods move from sea to plate. This is due to finish in 2026. In addition, a project on the welfare of decapod crustaceans across the supply chain is included in the Animal Welfare Committee’s current work plan.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 87227
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Conservation Shellfish
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- 2025-11-26 17:24:51 +0000
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