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Wheat: Transport

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 6 June 2025UIN 54363

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when his Department last had discussions with industry on taking steps to support the transportation of milling wheat for food production.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Defra maintains regular engagement with industry and other Government departments to monitor risks to the food supply. This involves extensive, ongoing collaboration focused on preparedness for, and response to, potential disruptions in food supply chains.

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