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Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2017. It was answered by Lord O'Shaughnessy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 March 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Fruit and Vegetables: Shortages

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the Department of Health and the Department for Education have had discussions with supermarkets about the shortage in supply of fruit and vegetables.

Answer

Neither Department has had any recent discussions with supermarkets about any shortage in supply of fruit and vegetables. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for food supply.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5675
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Fruit Supermarkets Shortages Vegetables
Link
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