Consultation - Soft Shelled Edible (Brown) Crab
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We asked
DAERA consulted on proposals to prohibit the fishing for and selling edible crab which has recently cast its shell (soft-shelled edible crab) and the sale and buying of edible crab for non human consumption uses.
You said
The submissions to this consultation are summarised in a synopis of responses.
We did
The Department has published its response to the consultation exercise and how it intends to bring forward legislation on soft-shelled edible crab
Results
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published a synopsis of the responses to the consultation and the Departmental Response
Files:
- September 2022 - Synopsis of responses received and DAERA Response.pdf, 426.5 KB (PDF document)
Links:
Overview
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is consulting on proposals to prohibit the fishing for and selling edible crab which has recently cast its shell (soft-shelled edible crab) and the sale and buying of edible crab for non human consumption uses.
Why your views matter
Your views are important to DAERA.
We recognise the importance of engaging with stakeholders to ensure that fisheries policy is fit for purpose and are keen to hear from any persons interested in or affected by the landing and sale of edible crab, and members of the public.
What happens next
DAERA will analyse the responses it receives to this consulttaion.
A summary of the responses will published on DAERA Consultations
Audiences
- All stakeholders
- Citizens
Interests
- Fisheries
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