Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 106429
Agriculture: Supply Chains
Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support grower-led supply chains in (a) rural areas and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleFarmers often face power imbalances within the supply chain and can feel they have little influence on commercial negotiations. Powers in the Agriculture Act have been used to introduce ‘Fair Dealings’ Regulations, applying to businesses when purchasing a...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 106429) →