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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to provide additional protections for chalk stream Atlantic salmon populations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department plans to provide additional protections for chalk stream Atlantic salmon populations.
Salmon are a designated feature in protected sites on four chalk streams: the rivers Frome, Test and Itchen, and Hampshire Avon. Salmon, including those in chalk streams, are protected from fishing pressure through Environment Agency byelaws. England’s draft Conservation Commitment Report, which is undergoing review at the international North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation this week, sets out the key conservation actions for salmon in England, over the next 8 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of sewage discharges and combined sewer overflows on chalk stream ecosystems and Atlantic salmon populations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of sewage discharges and combined sewer overflows on chalk stream ecosystems and Atlantic salmon populations.
Chalk streams are an incredible source of national pride. As one of Britain’s most nature-rich habitats, they support some of our rarest wildlife – from chalk salmon to trout, they are home to beloved and endangered species.
Restoring our chalk streams to better ecological health is part of our overall programme of reforms to the water sector, as fixing systemic issues is essential to address the pressures facing these habitats.
The Environment Agency is actively working with local NGOs in Dorset to deliver partnership projects to improve river habitats in the counties unique chalk streams. These projects are focussed on delivering improvements to conserve and support wild salmon spawning and juvenile salmon production and survival.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support salmon restoration projects in chalk streams, including the River Frome in West Dorset constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support salmon restoration projects in chalk streams, including the River Frome in West Dorset constituency.
Chalk streams are an incredible source of national pride. As one of Britain’s most nature-rich habitats, they support some of our rarest wildlife – from chalk salmon to trout, they are home to beloved and endangered species.
Restoring our chalk streams to better ecological health is part of our overall programme of reforms to the water sector, as fixing systemic issues is essential to address the pressures facing these habitats.
The Environment Agency is actively working with local NGOs in Dorset to deliver partnership projects to improve river habitats in the counties unique chalk streams. These projects are focussed on delivering improvements to conserve and support wild salmon spawning and juvenile salmon production and survival.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to Written Statement UIN HCWS1171 on Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Korea: negotiation update, what impact the deal will have on the a) salmon and b) whisky industry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to Written Statement UIN HCWS1171 on Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of Korea: negotiation update, what impact the deal will have on the a) salmon and b) whisky industry.
The upgraded FTA secures several provisions to reduce administrative burden and costs for UK businesses.
It streamlines clearance processes for the release of perishable goods like Salmon and ensures Scottish salmon raised from imported seedstock qualify for tariff-free access to the Republic of Korea, commitments welcomed by the Scottish salmon industry.
The FTA also locks in our Geographical Indication protection for Scotch Whisky, preventing the sale of fake Whisky in Republic of Korea. New rules of origin provisions will make it easier to export via distribution hubs without being charged tariffs, a key facilitation welcomed by the industry.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have offered any advice to the Royal Household regarding Royal Warrant Holders Association regarding welfare concerns in salmon farming.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have offered any advice to the Royal Household regarding Royal Warrant Holders Association regarding welfare concerns in salmon farming.
The Government has not offered any advice to the Royal Household regarding animal welfare concerns and salmon farming.
That this House notes with concern the dwindling number of the Atlantic Salmon in the chalk streams of the River Test and the River Itchen; notes that Atlantic Salmon were named as an endangered species in Great Britain in December 2023; is concerned that analysis by Project White Hart found that just 187 adult salmon returned to the River Itchen in 2024, less than 20% of the conservation limit; notes the genetic uniqueness of English chalk stream salmon; notes that a thriving salmon population requires cold, clean water that is free from disease, pollution and sewage; is worried that a single major event, such as a severe drought or pollution spill, could push the Atlantic Salmon population in Hampshire’s chalk streams beyond recovery; welcomes the findings of the Independent Water Commission to replace Ofwat as the water regulator; urges the Government to introduce a new, stronger regulator with the ability to end the sewage scandal; and commends Winchester resident Jim Murray, Project White Hart, the Test and Itchen Association, the Wessex Rivers Trust and other conservation groups for the campaign to save this species from extinction.
That this House notes with concern the dwindling number of the Atlantic Salmon in the chalk streams of the River Test and the River Itchen; notes that Atlantic Salmon were named as an endangered species in Great Britain in December 2023; is concerned that analysis by Project White Hart found...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) advocate for improved international protections for salmon through the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation and (b) support local hatcheries to aid salmon population recovery.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will (a) advocate for improved international protections for salmon through the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation and (b) support local hatcheries to aid salmon population recovery.
The UK is a committed member of the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO), which seeks to reverse the decline of wild Atlantic salmon and recover populations to healthy and resilient levels across their range. The UK hosted NASCO’s 2025 annual meeting in Cardiff, earlier this year, at which parties agreed to develop ambitious new salmon action plans to contribute to the recovery of salmon populations. In the first half of 2026 NASCO will host negotiations to develop a new regulatory measure for the West Greenland land fishery, which the UK will participate in. In 2024 NASCO published new guidelines for stocking Atlantic salmon. In England, all stocking activity is regulated by the Environment Agency, who take a case-by-case approach, with reference to the NASCO guidelines.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent decline in Atlantic salmon populations in (a) the River Lynher and (b) other rivers in the South West (i) in general and (ii) by commercial mackerel fishing vessels inadvertently catching...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent decline in Atlantic salmon populations in (a) the River Lynher and (b) other rivers in the South West (i) in general and (ii) by commercial mackerel fishing vessels inadvertently catching...
The Environment Agency (EA) manages salmon fisheries in England. They use a combination of local and national Byelaws and Net Limitation Orders to prevent commercial salmon fishing and to minimise recreational pressures on salmon. For the South West, this includes protections on 13 principal salmon rivers; the Hampshire Avon, Frome, Exe, Teign, Dart, Tavy, Tamar, Lynher, Fowey, Camel, Taw, Torridge, and Lyn and on 20 recovering salmon rivers; the Allen, Avill, Blakeney Brook, Bristol Avon, Brit, Doniford, Fal, Harbourne, Heddon, Lerryn, Looe, Meon, Otter, Par, Parrett, Porth, Seaton, Sid, Valency and Washford. In 2023, anglers reported releasing 95% of salmon caught, across England and Wales. Additionally, the EA works collaboratively with many local organisations to implement other environmental improvement actions that benefit salmon within the River Lynher and neighbouring catchments. Defra is working with the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO) to better understand the risk of salmon bycatch in commercial pelagic fisheries, including mackerel fisheries.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the long-term sustainability of farmed salmon in the context of farmed salmon feed production worsening food security in Southeast Asia and West Africa and exacerbating global inequalities.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the long-term sustainability of farmed salmon in the context of farmed salmon feed production worsening food security in Southeast Asia and West Africa and exacerbating global inequalities.
Farmed salmon is a key UK food export, and the sector provides vital support to many remote or fragile communities, particularly in Scotland, where its production is concentrated. While aquaculture policy is a devolved matter, the UK Government regularly raises in a variety of international fisheries forums the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of farmed fish.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to encourage the public to eat more wild fish as an alternative to farmed salmon.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to encourage the public to eat more wild fish as an alternative to farmed salmon.
We have no plans to encourage the public to eat more wild fish as an alternative to farmed salmon. Both wild caught and farmed seafood have an important role to play in providing a sustainable and healthy source of protein. Farmed salmon, in particular, is an important source of oily fish, with the NHS recommending that adults eat at least two portions of fish per week, including one portion of oily fish.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk to (1) local job security and economic security, and (2) animal welfare, from the planned onshore salmon farm in Cleethorpes, considering the large-scale die-off of salmon at Mount Fuji in Japan in May and in Nova Scotia in...
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risk to (1) local job security and economic security, and (2) animal welfare, from the planned onshore salmon farm in Cleethorpes, considering the large-scale die-off of salmon at Mount Fuji in Japan in May and in Nova Scotia in...
The Government supports sustainable, industry led, growth in aquaculture. To ensure sustainability, aquaculture operations must comply with extensive land use, environmental, animal health and welfare and veterinary medicines regulations. The proposal for an onshore salmon farm in Cleethorpes will be considered by the relevant regulators, as and when the relevant permissions are sought.
Motion that this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming. Agreed to on question.
Motion that this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming. Agreed to on question.
I beg to move,
That this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold this debate to give a voice to the voiceless here in Parliament.
The treatment of farm animals in the UK...
I beg to move,
That this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful for the opportunity to hold this debate to give a voice to the voiceless here in Parliament.
The treatment of farm animals in the UK...
I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I have already indicated this to you, Mr Vickers, but I apologise to colleagues now for the fact that I will have to leave before the end of the debate, which is why I will not make a speech—a...
I am most grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I have already indicated this to you, Mr Vickers, but I apologise to colleagues now for the fact that I will have to leave before the end of the debate, which is why I will not make a speech—a...
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I always enjoy hearing his thoughtful remarks and strongly agree with his words today, which show the cross-party concerns on this issue; I will come on to the issue of international trade later on.
On the issue of farrowing crates, I urge...
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I always enjoy hearing his thoughtful remarks and strongly agree with his words today, which show the cross-party concerns on this issue; I will come on to the issue of international trade later on.
On the issue of farrowing crates, I urge...
Does the hon. Member agree that, through the Government’s programme of planning reform, we must not create any loopholes that could be exploited to facilitate the destructive, large-scale farming operations that he refers to?
Does the hon. Member agree that, through the Government’s programme of planning reform, we must not create any loopholes that could be exploited to facilitate the destructive, large-scale farming operations that he refers to?
I strongly agree. As we all closely scrutinise the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, we need to look carefully at whether loopholes are creeping in that will allow horrific developments such as more mega-farms to happen at a greater scale.
Mega-farms are bad for animals, bad for nature and bad for people,...
I strongly agree. As we all closely scrutinise the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, we need to look carefully at whether loopholes are creeping in that will allow horrific developments such as more mega-farms to happen at a greater scale.
Mega-farms are bad for animals, bad for nature and bad for people,...
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the Government need to undertake a strategic review of UK border controls to ensure that UK food security is protected from the introduction of diseases such as foot and mouth, as we have had on the continent, or any other exotic disease?
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the Government need to undertake a strategic review of UK border controls to ensure that UK food security is protected from the introduction of diseases such as foot and mouth, as we have had on the continent, or any other exotic disease?
I agree with the hon. Lady, who speaks with first-hand experience of the farming sector.
Around 6 million breeding sows in the US are confined in gestation crates, which are banned in the UK. More than 70% of laying hens are still kept in barren battery cages. US beef can be...
I agree with the hon. Lady, who speaks with first-hand experience of the farming sector.
Around 6 million breeding sows in the US are confined in gestation crates, which are banned in the UK. More than 70% of laying hens are still kept in barren battery cages. US beef can be...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I want to focus on import standards, which the hon. Member for Waveney Valley (Adrian Ramsay) began to talk about.
Farmers in my constituency of North West Cambridgeshire play by the rules and abide by the regulations. For example, since...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I want to focus on import standards, which the hon. Member for Waveney Valley (Adrian Ramsay) began to talk about.
Farmers in my constituency of North West Cambridgeshire play by the rules and abide by the regulations. For example, since...