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Shellfish: North East

Asked by Mr Jonathan BrashLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 22 July 2024UIN 360

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to open an inquiry into crustacean die-offs on the North East coast.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Department is aware of the conclusions of the independent review commissioned by the previous administration into the crustacean mass mortality event on the North East coast of England. Defra, supported by its public bodies and agencies, continues to work with researchers and the scientific community on coastal health, livelihoods, and environment.

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