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Department of Health and Social Care: Food

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 13 March 2025UIN 36359

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of food procured by his Department is sourced in the UK.

Answered by Karin Smyth

During 2023/24, 72% of the food procured by the Department was produced in the United Kingdom.

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