Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to help reduce the meat intake in people's diets.

A balanced diet is rich in fruit and vegetables, beans, pulses and wholegrain starchy carbohydrates. It can also include dairy and alternatives and protein sources such as fish and meat which are valuable sources of many nutrients important for human health.

Defra will work collaboratively across government to deliver a resilient food system that promotes health and food security, protects the environment and champions British farming.