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Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) 2025-01-21

21 January 2025 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Katie White Lab Leeds North West

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At a glance

Katie White raised concerns about marine protected areas (bottom trawling) (england) 2025-01-21 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England
  • Bill proposed to prohibit bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England
  • Proposal builds on previous efforts to ban destructive fishing practices

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Katie White Lab Leeds North West

I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England. It is important to remember that protecting our oceans and marine protected areas is not only a Labour legacy, but a Yorkshire one... This Bill builds on previous work to ban this destructive practice.

Other contributors (1)
  • Katie White Lab Leeds North West

    I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England. It is important to remember that protecting our oceans and marine protected areas is not only a Labour legacy, but a Yorkshire one... This Bill builds on previous work to ban this destructive practice.

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