Japan’s Antarctic whale hunt would drop in stages, reducing the pro-camps industry to a third of its existing size over time. Despite a global ban in 1982 on commercial whaling, Iceland, Japan and Norway continue to hunt these endangered fin whales every year, under various exemptions to the ban.

How can they be allowed to get away with this?

I understand the concept that this is a lucrative industry, but these magnificent mammals are running out – and we should act now, not in stages. The uproar caused by this proposal shows how much of the population are behind a total ban – but the IWC seem oblivious to this.

What will it take to make bureaucrats realise this is not the way to go?

The company provides food at 6,500 restaurants across the UK including Proctor & Gamble, Bristol Zoo, Chelsea Football Club and various schools.

Banned species include certain varieties of tuna, skate, plaice, tiger prawns, salmon and lobster.

The catering firm implemented its sustainable seafood guidelines at the end of last year based on findings by the Marine Conservation Society.

It is designed to help protect the most vulnerable and over fished species.
Compass will continue to update its guide lines as per advice from the MCS.