Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has considered the potential merits of introducing support for food and drink manufacturers.

The Government recognises the important role that food and drink manufacturers play in growing our economy, accounting for £37 billion in Gross Value Added in 2023.

We understand, and are taking seriously, the possible impacts of the conflict in the Middle East on the food sector.

The Government has been meeting, and will continue to meet, with stakeholders to share intelligence, assess emerging pressures, and agree how we can keep our food sector resilient and stable.