Oral QuestionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

What steps he is taking to support British food producers.

Tabled: 5 September 2024Answered: 12 September 2024

Asked by

Sarah Bool

ConservativeSouth Northamptonshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)

I congratulate the hon. Lady on her achievement in the election. The Labour Government will restore stability and confidence in the sector, introducing a new deal for farmers to boost rural economic growth and strengthen food security alongside nature’s recovery. We will make the supply chain work more fairly, back British produce, and cut energy prices through GB Energy. We are continuing the roll-out of the sustainable farming initiative, and will optimise schemes and grants.