Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 78309

Food Supply

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to (a) support domestic food production and (b) reduce reliance on imports.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle
To ensure a consistent supply of food, the UK relies upon a combination of strong domestic production from the UK’s agricultural and food manufacturing sectors, and a diverse range of overseas supply sources. Trade supports UK food supply resilience. This...

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