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Asked by Harpreet UppalLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 February 2025UIN 31683

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of local food partnerships.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

The Government will be considering the role of place-based initiatives, including Local Food Partnerships, as we develop our plans to support our farmers and food and drink businesses, boost food security, invest in rural communities, deliver growth, manage waste more effectively across the supply chain, improve resilience to climate change and tackle biodiversity loss.

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