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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Food: Production

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the farming road map on domestic food production.

Answer

The Roadmap recognises maintaining domestic food production at least at current levels is integral to our national security. It supports domestic food production by giving farmers long-term clarity to plan, invest and adapt.

It sets out Government’s role in backing farmers to grow, invest and compete in order to produce food. It sets out how Government will ensure markets work fairly, including through the Farming and Food Partnership Board.

It sets out how Government will provide a regulatory system that works with farmers, not against them.

It confirms Government will protect the most productive land for food, while supporting sustainable productivity growth and efficiency improvements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15500
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Agriculture Food Production
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk