PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Food (26 April 2019)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to encourage the development of local food plans.

Asked by:
Anna Turley (Labour)

Answer

The Government works closely with the full spectrum of food and drink businesses across the country to promote growth, jobs, productivity and exports. We engage with businesses both directly and through trade associations, Local Enterprise Partnerships, regional food groups and other business groups. We support them in their efforts to address economic challenges and mitigate regulatory and compliance issues, and prepare successfully for EU exit.


Answered by:
David Rutley (Conservative)
1 May 2019

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