Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 3 February 2010 in the House of Lords, by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour).

Food Production

Answer: The Government aim to ensure that we have a thriving, competitive and sustainable agri-food sector. Reforming the CAP will improve the industry’s ability to respond to consumer demand. Our Food 2030 strategy explained that we are also providing funding to increase industry competiveness through the rural development programme for England, funding scientific research into increasing food production sustainably, and working with industry to improve skills across the food chain, tackle climate change issues and reduce regulatory burdens.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Wednesday, 3 February 2010 by Baroness Byford (Conservative).

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase food production in the United Kingdom.

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