Written question asked by Simon Opher (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Food Supply

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is she taking to improve food security.

Answer: The UK has a resilient food supply chain and is equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption to food supply chains. Food security is a core national priority. Resilience is strengthened by strong domestic production - producing 65% of the food we eat, and diverse import sources through stable trade routes. The Government is supporting the food sector by investing £11.8bn this Parliament to support sustainable farming and domestic food production.

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