South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands: Environment Protection

(asked on 30th January 2018) - View Source

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to announce the conclusions to the consultation process about extending marine protection measures around South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands; and whether further legislation is required to bring about any such protections.


This question was answered on 13th February 2018

The Foreign Secretary met with the Environment Secretary, scientists and representatives of environmental non-governmental organisations on 29 January to discuss options for future protective measures around South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. No final decision has been made whilst consideration is given to the consequences of the options available. An announcement will be made in due course.

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