Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 103261

Agricultural Products: Sales

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to encourage businesses and individuals to buy local farming produce.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
The Government recognises the key role that regional and local food systems can play in supporting delivery of the growth, health, sustainability, and food security/ resilience outcomes. Defra wants to create an environment that champions UK food cultures...

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