Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 59554

Fisheries: Infrastructure

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 plans his Department has to support the development of fish processing facilities in coastal communities.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
This Government supports the fishing industry and recognises their key role in food supply. As part of this support, Defra has reopened the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme on 9 June 2025, allocating around £6 million to create a sustainable and resilient sea...
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