Oral QuestionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

“What steps she is taking to help improve access to affordable food.”

Tabled: 15 October 2026Answered: 22 October 2026

Asked by

Dr Sam Rushworth

Labour — Bishop Auckland

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)

The Government are committed to transparency around lobbying. That is why we will have regular transparency updates. The approach that we take will frankly be in stark contrast with that of the Government who preceded us.