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Crustacean Die-off

Thursday 14 November 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • An independent expert panel reviewed the 2021 crustacean die-off event and published its findings last year, unable to identify a clear single cause.
  • The Government are keeping the situation under review and have established a coastal health programme to improve the coastal environment.
  • Fishermen and their families affected by the die-off are seeking support, a plan to repopulate the crustacean industry, and assistance in rebuilding their livelihoods.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jonathan Brash Lab Hartlepool
Environment
Context

A significant crustacean die-off occurred in 2021, impacting coastal communities and local industries. The event remains under investigation.

Question

What recent progress has been made by the Department on investigating the crustacean die-offs along the north-east coast in 2021?

Answer from Daniel Zeichner

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask about recent progress on investigations is partially addressed but lacks detailed information or concrete commitments.

How: Keeping The Situation Under Review

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Q2 Jonathan Brash Lab Hartlepool
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

A local industry crucial to Hartlepool has been devastated by the 2021 crustacean die-off, impacting livelihoods and causing distress.

Question

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?

Answer from Daniel Zeichner

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.

Not addressed: The specific ask for support, repopulation plans, and answers about the cause was not addressed.

How: My Hon. Friend Is A Passionate Defender Of His Community, I Would Be Very Happy To Meet Him

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