Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 118129

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 steps he is taking to improve long-term food security.

Answer

Dame Angela Eagle

The Food Sector is one of the UK's 13 Critical National Infrastructure sectors. Defra and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are joint Lead Government Departments (LGDs), with Defra leading on supply and the FSA on food safety. Defra works closely with the C...

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