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Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 14 April 2026UIN 124381

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the introduction of a Good Food Bill to help reduce (a) food costs and (b) increase domestic food production.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is working across Government and the food system to consider the best way to drive the Good Food Cycle, and other Government priorities, over this Parliament. Transforming the food system is a long-term programme of work. The Government neesd to use all available tools in a balanced, evidence-led way that avoids unintended consequences for industry and the consumer. The Government has not yet made any decisions on the format of any future publication, or if there is a need for legislation.

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