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Q1
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A significant crustacean die-off occurred in 2021, impacting coastal communities and local industries. The event remains under investigation.
What recent progress has been made by the Department on investigating the crustacean die-offs along the north-east coast in 2021?
An independent expert panel reviewed the 2021 crustacean die-off event and published its findings last year. It could not identify a clear single cause for the crustacean mortality. The Government are keeping the situation under review and a coastal health programme was recently established to improve coastal monitoring.
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The specific ask about recent progress on investigations is partially addressed but lacks detailed information or concrete commitments.
Keeping The Situation Under Review
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Q2
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A local industry crucial to Hartlepool has been devastated by the 2021 crustacean die-off, impacting livelihoods and causing distress.
The die-off on the north-east coast has devastated an industry that has served Hartlepool for generations. Fishermen, such as my constituent Stan Rennie, and their families want three things: support in the face of their livelihoods being decimated; a plan to repopulate and rebuild their industry; and, finally, answers to how this happened in the first place. Will the Minister meet me and fishermen from Hartlepool to discuss a way forward on this issue?
My hon. Friend is a passionate defender of his community. I extend my sympathy to all those who find themselves under pressure when these kind of events happen and I would be very happy to meet him to discuss the matter further.
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The specific ask for support, repopulation plans, and answers about the cause was not addressed.
My Hon. Friend Is A Passionate Defender Of His Community
I Would Be Very Happy To Meet Him
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