Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Manufacturing Industries: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with large wholesale beverage manufacturers to encourage them to engage constructively with distributors, who are unable to sell stock due to the covid-19 lockdown.
- Answer
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The Government has been working closely with the full spectrum of food and drink manufacturers across the country to maintain secure food and drink supply chains during COVID-19 lockdown. Regular engagement is taking place through a variety of forums, such as the weekly manufacturer calls led by Defra Secretary of State, as well as individual calls and engagement at a policy level.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 43604
- Session
- 2019-21
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Drinks Manufacturing industries Distributive trade Coronavirus
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2020-05-15 13:21:26 +0100
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