Written questions

Food Supply

Commons · Question 118128 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the UK’s vulnerability to external shocks in food supply.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 11 Mar 2026

The UK has a resilient food supply chain that is well equipped to deal with situations that have the potential to cause disruption. Defra works closely with industry and across Government to identify and monitor risks to food supply. In compliance with th...