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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Beef: Exports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to support farmers in a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and b) Staffordshire to export British beef.

Answer

Defra has a global network of 16 agrifood attachés who work to expand market access and create new export opportunities for the UK’s high quality agri-food produce, including beef, delivering benefits to businesses in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and across the UK. Defra works in partnership with industry to support access to new markets.

In March, the Secretary of State led a dedicated agri‑food trade mission to the United States, to promote UK beef exports, following the successful negotiation of an exclusive 13,000 tonne quota as part of the UK-US Economic prosperity deal. This included a beef promotion and showcase event and is the first of a programme of food and drink missions to priority export markets across the world.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2483
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Exports Staffordshire Beef
Link
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