Written question asked by Jas Athwal (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food: Waste
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with colleagues in the Treasury on the potential impact of reducing food waste on the cost of living.
- Answer
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Defra officials engage regularly with His Majesty’s Treasury as part of the policy making process. Latest data from WRAP show that 58% of UK food waste occurs in households, with the average family wasting around £80 of food each month.
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- Written question
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- 29828
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Food Treasury Waste Cost of living
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- 2026-10-13 17:52:57 +0100
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