Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 81044
Lobsters: Cornwall
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Ben Maguire
Liberal Democrat — North Cornwall
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of designating Cornish lobster as a protected product under the Protected Geographical Indication framework.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) framework plays a vital role in championing food and drink products that are regionally distinct and nationally important, helping to preserve heritage, support rural economies, and promote high-quality British ...
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