Government criticised for 'leisurely approach' to food security

EFRA Committee urged the Government to commit to an annual update on UK Food Security, as well as a Food Security Summit chaired by the Prime Minister

Rachael Brown
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Government criticised for 'leisurely approach' to food security

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has criticised the Government for its 'leisurely approach to food security', adding that it must commit to an annual update on UK Food Security,...

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