§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have calculated the economic impact on mussel farms in the United Kingdom of predation by eider ducks. [HL1276]
§ Lord DonoughueWhile the Government have not made an assessment of the economic impact of eider ducks on mussel farms, a research project to develop improved management and prevention strategies is already under way at the University of Glasgow. The project, worth £118,000 over three years, is jointly funded by industry and the National Environment Research Council under the Aquaculture LINK Programme.