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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to reinforce international supply lines of food and water, including during an international emergency or conflict involving the UK or its allies and trade partners.

The UK has a resilient food supply chain, underpinned by diverse sources of supply, strong domestic production and reliable import routes. However, food security cannot be taken for granted. Defra works closely with farmers, the wider food and drink industry, including bottled water producers, and other government departments to identify and manage potential risks to the food system, helping to maintain supplies and support recovery from disruptions. The Food Preparedness Group brings together government, industry and civil society to strengthen preparedness for acute and catastrophic risks to the UK's food supply.