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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 Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

Food: Import Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what financial steps she is taking to help protect British farmers from cheaper imported products in the context of the suspension of tariffs on certain supermarket foods.

Answer

The list of products for which tariff suspensions are proposed takes account of domestic production and food security and does not include any significant UK primary agriculture production.

To support farmers, who currently face substantially increased costs on fertiliser and fuel, the Government will cut the duty rate on red diesel by over a third to 6.48p per litre, the lowest rate in over 20 years. This lower rate will take effect from 15 June and remain in place until the end of the year. We have also proposed suspending tariffs on fertilisers subject to discussion with industry.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3924
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Food Import duties Supermarkets
Link
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