A Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Katie WhiteLabour (Co-op)
10 September 2025
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If passed, the bill would make it illegal to use bottom trawling gear inside England's Marine Protected Areas. It aims to protect seabed habitats and marine ecosystems by stopping a fishing method that can cause damage in these areas. It may also include connected measures to enforce the ban and support its implementation, such as penalties or transitional arrangements.
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21 Jan 2025
29 May 2026
This Private Members' Bill was withdrawn by the Member in charge on 9 September 2025 and will proceed no further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
