Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 111507
Ports: Waste Disposal
Tabled: 6 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026
Question
Perran Moon
Labour — Camborne and Redruth
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK Port Waste Reception Facilities regime in supporting the disposal of fishing gear; and whether he plans to strengthen or stan
Answer
Dame Angela EagleDefra engages with ports, the fishing sector and Devolved Governments on a range of marine litter and waste issues. Defra has not made an assessment of UK Port Waste Reception Facilities, which are managed by the Department for Transport and the Maritime ...
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