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Food Supply

Asked by Susan MurrayLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 2537

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish updates on the impact of recent conflict between the United States and Iran on UK food security, including food supply disruption and consumer food prices; and whether he will place any such updates in the Library.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is monitoring risks posed by conflict in the Middle East to our critical supply chains, including extensive, regular and ongoing industry engagement to prepare for, respond and address issues that cause disruption to food supply chains. The UK Agriculture Market Monitoring Group monitors UK agricultural markets including price, supply, inputs, trade, and recent developments. 

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