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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support access to (a) affordable minimally processed foods and (b) UK-grown fruit, vegetables and legumes in (i) Wiltshire and (ii) other rural areas.

The Good Food Cycle sets out the government’s vision to drive better outcomes from the UK food system around 10 priority outcomes, on healthy and more affordable food, good growth, sustainable and resilient supply, and vibrant food cultures.

The food strategy brings together and coordinates action across government towards a healthier, more equitable and resilient food system, including collaboration with:

• Department for Education on future revision of school food standards.

• Department for Health and Social Care on delivery of diet-related health elements of the 10 Year Health Plan, including on sales, advertising and promotion of healthy food, review of the nutrient profiling model, and Healthy Start.

• HM Treasury / Revenue and Customs – on the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.

The UK produces some of the world’s highest quality products - a source of national pride and central to access to healthy, affordable food in all areas. The food strategy’s approach to food security includes robust, diverse supply chains and domestic production as well as imports.