Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 91504

Food Supply

Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of food security.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The UK has a resilient food supply chain and is equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Defra regularly meets with Cabinet Office, other Government Departments, Devolved Governments on resilience planning, including food security.