Written questions

Highly Protected Marine Areas

Commons · Question 51685 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 21 May 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to increase the number of highly protected marine areas in English waters.

Answer

Answered by Emma Hardy, 21 May 2025

Defra is undertaking a review of the English Marine Protected Area network to look at whether sites are in the right places with the right protection. The review will explore ways to update protection and management approaches to better address the nature...