UK Food Shortages Debate
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Amy Callaghan
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(1 year, 2 months ago)
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Dr Coffey
It is very important that consumers have that choice, but we are also committed to trying to reduce the amount of food waste. It is a shame for any food to be wasted. We are also concerned about the carbon emissions that arise from food waste, and we are trying to reduce them on our pathway to net zero.
Amy Callaghan (East Dunbartonshire) (SNP)
Despite claims that this is a Europe-wide problem, there are no reported food shortages in France, Germany and other European net food importers. Is it not the case that this problem was created by inward-looking little England and this British Government?