Scarborough Councillor welcomes MPs hearing on shellfish mortality
The fishing industry has been in a dispute with government agencies over the cause
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.”