Written questions

Marine Protected Areas: Fisheries

Lords · Question HL3408 · Tabled 11 Dec 2024 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 18 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to introduce management measures for the stage 3 and stage 4 offshore marine protected areas.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 18 Dec 2024

It is essential to manage damaging fishing activity in our Marine Protected Areas appropriately due to the significant damage it can have on protected habitats and species. The department is considering next steps for both stages 3 and 4 in the context of...