MPs are to discuss concerns over "aggressive" seagulls in Parliament after ministers were urged to take action to protect seaside areas.
Conservative MP Oliver Colvile secured a 90-minute debate on "seagulls in coastal towns and cities".
The debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Tuesday as her fellow MPs debate Brexit in the main Commons chamber.
The MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, who will receive a response from a Government minister, told the Press Association: "I represent a seaside city and most certainly there have been a number of issues about aggressive seagulls.
"In about April or so the seagulls start producing babies, or are in the process of producing babies, and local businesses and outdoor restaurants get very concerned and very upset about the issue."
Mr Colvile said planning conditions for new buildings could include making it difficult for seagulls, which are a protected species, to nest on them.
On why he had sought the debate, he added: "I think it's time we do this now, not wait until April when we start to have all the baby seagulls start coming and suddenly we find people get upset."
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