Bill · started in the Commons

Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the practice of bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas in England; and for connected purposes.

Withdrawn

The story so farThe Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 January 2025 by Katie White (Labour). It was withdrawn on 9 September 2025 and will make no further progress.

Sponsor

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Jan 2025

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 May 2026.