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Food Supply

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 November 2025UIN 91504

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of food security.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The UK has a resilient food supply chain and is equipped to deal with situations with the potential to cause disruption. Defra regularly meets with Cabinet Office, other Government Departments, Devolved Governments on resilience planning, including food security.

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