Written question asked by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 July 2008. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food Prices
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps the Government are taking to seek reductions in food prices.
- Answer
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High food prices are a global issue requiring coordinated action. The G8 recently agreed to invest $10 billion to address short-term humanitarian needs and to improve food security over the longer term. Rising food prices have an impact at home and abroad—particularly for the poorest—and today my Department has published a discussion paper which sets out what we consider necessary to ensure UK food security in a globalised world.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 219305; 479 c544W;479 c542W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Food Prices
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