Written questions

Food Supply: Research

2026-06-02 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · 6208 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what funding has been allocated through UK Research and Innovation for research into food resilience, food system shocks and potential food security vulnerabilities.

Answer

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is developing a Food, Animal and Plant Health programme to generate the knowledge and innovations needed for a resilient, healthy and sustainable food system. A priority is strengthening UK resilience to shocks and chroni...