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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 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, whether her Department plans to take legislative steps to ensure food self-sufficiency does not fall below its current level.

Answer

In the recently published Land Use Framework, the Government made a clear, long-term commitment to maintain overall food production in England by increasing farm productivity and profitability.

The Government will support this ambition through a range of measures, including the new Farming and Food Partnership Board, developing sector plans to underpin our future food security and drive economic growth and safeguarding the best and most versatile farmland from permanent land use change.

Defra monitors all key agricultural commodities closely. The UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group tracks UK agricultural markets including price, supply, inputs, trade, and recent developments.

The UK Food Security Report in 2027 will assess dependence on food imports, and any permanent changes in agricultural land use will be included in future Food Security Reports.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7114
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Food supply Standards
Link
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