Written questions

Food: Production

2026-05-20 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL382 · Official question

Baroness McIntosh of Pickering

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support farmers in recovering the cost of their production of food.

Answer

This Government is taking seriously the impacts of the Middle East Conflict on the food and farming sector and is determined to keep costs down for farmers. This Government is taking decisive action to support farmers, including cutting the duty on red di...