MPs push for public procurement to back British farmers

Government must update its public sector food procurement standards to support British farmers and reach emissions goals, Neil Parish MP, chairman of the Efra Select Committee has said.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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MPs push for public procurement to back British farmers

Government must update its public sector food procurement standards to support British farmers and reach emissions goals, Neil Parish MP, chairman of the Efra Select Committee has said. His comments...

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