What research he has commissioned on the impact of dredging on the Wash shrimp fishery; and if he will assess the advantages of allocating alternative dredging areas to evaluate the impact of dredging on the shrimp fishery.

What research he has commissioned on the impact of dredging on the Wash shrimp fishery; and if he will assess the advantages of allocating alternative dredging areas to evaluate the impact of dredging on the shrimp fishery.

What action he has taken to ensure that future closure of fisheries will not be taken without consultation with the sector of the fishing industry most directly involved.

What action he has taken to ensure that future closure of fisheries will not be taken without consultation with the sector of the fishing industry most directly involved.

If he will comment on the conditions attached to dredging licences; what mechanisms will be employed to monitor compliance with conditions; when they will be made public.

If he will comment on the conditions attached to dredging licences; what mechanisms will be employed to monitor compliance with conditions; when they will be made public.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the dredging programme in the North Sea, area 107, what proposals he has to ensure that full consultation take place; what compensation is to be made available to the Lynn Fishermen; what is the timescale for compensation, and what use is...

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the dredging programme in the North Sea, area 107, what proposals he has to ensure that full consultation take place; what compensation is to be made available to the Lynn Fishermen; what is the timescale for compensation, and what use is...

If he will comment on the current situation as regards dredging off the Docking Shoal; whether he has given permission to dredge in this area; and what other areas the NRA has applied to dredge.

If he will comment on the current situation as regards dredging off the Docking Shoal; whether he has given permission to dredge in this area; and what other areas the NRA has applied to dredge.

When he intends to publish the Hull University report on the dredging on Race Bank; and if he will place a copy in the Library.

When he intends to publish the Hull University report on the dredging on Race Bank; and if he will place a copy in the Library.

What royalties the National Rivers Authority will pay the Crown Estate Commissioners for aggregate dredged from Race Bank.

What royalties the National Rivers Authority will pay the Crown Estate Commissioners for aggregate dredged from Race Bank.

If any other aggregate company has offered to supply for coastal protection work from existing licensed dredging areas; & if any other licensed dredging area is to be closed down as a condition of the Race bank licence.

If any other aggregate company has offered to supply for coastal protection work from existing licensed dredging areas; & if any other licensed dredging area is to be closed down as a condition of the Race bank licence.

If an environmental impact assessment complying with current European directives was carried out in relation to proposals to dredge sand from Race Bank; and if he will place a copy of that assessment in the Library.

If an environmental impact assessment complying with current European directives was carried out in relation to proposals to dredge sand from Race Bank; and if he will place a copy of that assessment in the Library.

What environmental safeguards exist for the dredging of aggregate in British coastal waters.

What environmental safeguards exist for the dredging of aggregate in British coastal waters.

How many tonnes of aggregate dredged from British coastal waters was exported in each of the last five years; how many licences have been issued for aggregate dredging in British coastal waters in each of last 5 years. and how many tonnes of aggregate were dredged from British coastal waters...

How many tonnes of aggregate dredged from British coastal waters was exported in each of the last five years; how many licences have been issued for aggregate dredging in British coastal waters in each of last 5 years. and how many tonnes of aggregate were dredged from British coastal waters...

If he will call in the proposals by the Port of London Authority to dump dredgings on Cliffe Marshes, Kent.

If he will call in the proposals by the Port of London Authority to dump dredgings on Cliffe Marshes, Kent.

To introduce a requirement to fit positioning devices on dredgers to ensure that they do not stray out of their licensed areas - Incl figure

To introduce a requirement to fit positioning devices on dredgers to ensure that they do not stray out of their licensed areas - Incl figure

What research is being carried out on long-term effects of dredging on marine life

What research is being carried out on long-term effects of dredging on marine life

To review role of Crown Estates Commission in granting of extraction licences.

To review role of Crown Estates Commission in granting of extraction licences.

To outline mechanisms for, & extent of, co-operation between Dept of Environment & MAFF in respect of research into long-term effects of dredging on marine life.

To outline mechanisms for, & extent of, co-operation between Dept of Environment & MAFF in respect of research into long-term effects of dredging on marine life.

What research has been done on effect of scallop dredging on sea bed.

What research has been done on effect of scallop dredging on sea bed.