Written questions

Fruit and Vegetables: Production

Commons · Question 117257 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Kerry McCarthy

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to increase production of domestic fruit, vegetables, pulses and legumes to strengthen the UK’s food security, in light of the findings of the Natio

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 11 Mar 2026

The Government is committed to the horticulture sector and its role in providing fresh home‑grown produce that helps to feed the nation. In December 2025, the Secretary of State announced the Farming & Food Partnership Board in response to the indepen...