Written questions

Food Supply and Soil

2026-07-21 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL2586 · Official question

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition regarding food resilience and soil health.

Answer

Defra liaised with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition regarding nutrition and emergency planning in 2024, resulting in an item at the committee’s 20 June 2024 meeting. Defra has continued to be in contact with the Department of Health and Soci...