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Food Supply

Commons · Question 102752 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help encourage the use of local food supply chains.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 13 Jan 2026

The food strategy recognises the key role that regional and local food systems can play in supporting delivery of the growth, health, sustainability, and food security / resilience outcomes. Defra wants to create an environment that champions UK food cult...