Scarborough Councillor welcomes MPs hearing on shellfish mortality

The fishing industry has been in a dispute with government agencies over the cause

Author: Karen LiuPublished 14th Oct 2022

Scarborough Borough Council has welcomed the news that MPs are set to hold a hearing into the death of shellfish on the Yorkshire Coast.

The fishing industry has been in a dispute with government agencies over the cause.

Fisherman have claimed it is linked to a chemical used to dredge the River Tees, but official reports have put it down to algae.

Councillor Janet Jefferson, Scarborough Borough Council cabinet member for corporate resources said:

“I welcome the news that the government’s Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee is to hold a hearing into the issues surrounding cases of shellfish mortality off the North East and Yorkshire coast.

“I support the fishing industry’s calls for more scrutiny of the possible causes and I hope the committee pushes for full openness and transparency during its hearing.”

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