Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 31754
Food: Public Sector
Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 3 March 2025
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has plans to put the Government’s target for 50% of public procurement for food to be locally sourced on a statutory footing.
Answer
Daniel ZeichnerWe are committed to opening up public sector supply chains to a wider range of companies, particularly small and medium-sized (SME) businesses, including farmers. Increasing the diversity of supply will better support local economies, increase resilience,...
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