Written question asked by Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food: Import Duties
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of suspending tariffs on supermarket foods on British producers.
- Answer
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As part of wider efforts to reduce pressure on prices, the Government is launching a business engagement exercise on suspending tariffs on over 100 types of products including biscuits, chocolate and dried fruit and nuts. The proposal takes account of domestic production and food security and does not include any significant UK primary agriculture production.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3923
- Session
- 2026-27
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Food Import duties Supermarkets
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- 2026-08-13 08:36:43 +0100
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