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Food: Public Sector

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 15 July 2025UIN 65620

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available for public sector caterers that would like to organise farm visits to help improve local food supply relationships.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

We are currently considering the policy options available to deliver further on our ambitions for public sector catering, including the potential benefits of developing stronger ties between food producers, caterers, and end consumers.

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