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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Food Supply

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with devolved administrations and local government regarding food security in the UK.

Answer

Ministers from all four nations discuss food system issues through the Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. In addition, officials have regular engagement on a wide range of food security and resilience issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2585
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Devolution Food supply Local government
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk