Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 118128

Food Supply

Tabled: 4 March 2026

Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the UK’s vulnerability to external shocks in food supply.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The UK has a resilient food supply chain that is well equipped to deal with situations that have the potential to cause disruption. Defra works closely with industry and across Government to identify and monitor risks to food supply. In compliance with th...

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