Written question asked by Hannah Spencer (Green Party) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Food: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the El Niño weather event on the cost of food for British consumers.
- Answer
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We are aware of the potential impact that an El Niño can have on global agricultural production and therefore the price of food in the UK. There remains considerable uncertainty about its impact at this stage. We will continue to monitor the situation.
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- Written question
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- 17286
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Consumers Food Prices Weather
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- 2026-07-14 10:15:16 +0100
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