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Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 11 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 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 she is taking to improve engagement with local resilience forums on food resilience in the (a) South West and (b) UK.

Answer

Defra engages with Local Resilience Forums across England, including those in the South West, through established resilience and planning arrangements. This engagement supports information sharing, preparedness and response planning for a range of risks that could affect food supply and access.

This Government continues to work with resilience partners at national and local level to maintain the UK’s food resilience.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29266
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Food supply Local resilience forums
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk