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

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress her Department has made on the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan.

The Farming and Food Partnership Board has now held its second meeting, with continued progress being made on the development of the Horticulture Sector Growth Plan.

Meetings with horticulture sector experts are helping shape an industry-led, sector- driven plan that brings together government and industry expertise. These meetings provide a key opportunity for the sector to influence the plan’s direction, highlighting major challenges and opportunities to boost productivity and profitability