Food: Public Sector
2026-07-06 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL1753 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the transparency and accessibility of procurement processes to improve responsive procurement of local and seasonal food.
Answer
Defra is currently undertaking research across the public sector to improve understanding of current procurement practices, including local and sustainable sourcing. The research is expected to conclude in summer 2027 and its findings will inform future p...