Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 59555

Fisheries: Environment Protection

Tabled: 12 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing compensation schemes for fishers affected by environmental designations.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
In a written statement released in January 2025 by Minister Hardy, it was recognised that the accelerating development of marine activities, including environmental protection and restoration measures such as the designation of new Marine Protected Areas,...
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