Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 46830

Wheat: Transport

Tabled: 22 April 2025
Answered: 30 April 2025

Question

Dr Luke Evans

Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with industry representatives on taking steps to support the transportation of milling wheat for food production.

Answer

Daniel Zeichner
Defra regularly engages with industry and across Government to monitor risks to food supply. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption to food supply chains.