Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Diana Johnson (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 22 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food Production and Retail
- Question
- Does the Minister think that it is more environmentally friendly to buy English strawberries or foreign strawberries?
- Answer
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There can be no doubt that it is far better for the environment and for local economies to eat British strawberries, as it reduces food miles and boosts incomes in rural areas. Polytunnels have been vital to the success of our strawberry growers in extending the growing season. It is extraordinary that the Conservatives have called for a boycott of British strawberries.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 447 c1446
- Session
- 2005-06
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Food Production Strawberries Environment Retail trade
- Link
- View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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