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 and Soil
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition regarding food resilience and soil health.
- Answer
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Defra liaised with the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition regarding nutrition and emergency planning in 2024, resulting in an item at the committee’s 20 June 2024 meeting. Defra has continued to be in contact with the Department of Health and Social Care and the Subgroup on Maternal and Child Nutrition in following years to enable consideration of infant feeding and nutrition to support planning for food supply disruptions.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2586
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Food supply Soil Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition
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- 2026-08-05 11:13:25 +0100
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