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National Food Strategy Expert Panel: Public Appointments

Asked by Paula BarkerLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 April 2025UIN 38682

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what eligibility criteria his Department is using to appoint members to the Industry Expert Panel for the National Food Strategy.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Membership of the Food Strategy Advisory Board has been selected through identifying senior leaders who represent important elements within the food system and reflect the diversity of the sector. The Government has sought to keep it a small group while reflecting the scope of the food supply chain and the interests of consumers.

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