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Written question asked by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle (Green Party) on Friday, 12 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Seafood: Consumption

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to follow the plan set out in the English Aquaculture Strategy, published in November 2020, in particular the target of a 75 per cent increase in seafood consumption by 2040.

Answer

The Government is committed to supporting the sustainable, industry‑led growth of the aquaculture sector, and the English Aquaculture Strategy sets out the aquaculture sector’s ambitions for 2040.

We have no plans for a legally binding food production target, but as we develop plans to support delivery of the food strategy outcomes, we are focussed on securing resilient domestic production that supports good growth and enhances domestic food security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12912
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Consumption Fisheries Seafood
Link
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