That this House recognises the importance of eating a healthy and nutritious lunch; further recognises that poor diet is now the biggest risk for preventable disease, placing a huge strain on the NHS; notes that the number of food-secure households decreased by 2% according to the UK Food Security Report 2024; recognises the important role British farmers play in putting nutritious food on our plate, but is aware of the financial pressure food producers in the UK are currently facing; is worried further notes that 61% of farmers are concerned they will have to give up their farms within the next 18 months; and calls on the Government to ensure fairness in the food supply chain by strengthening the Groceries Code Adjudicator to protect consumers from unfair price rises and to support food producers.
Signatories (26)
- Sarah Dyke Sponsor
- Ellie Chowns
- Wendy Chamberlain
- Helen Morgan
- Dr Roz Savage
- Sarah Gibson
- Adam Dance
- Claire Young
- Ian Roome
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Shockat Adam
- David Chadwick
- Helen Maguire
- Calum Miller
- Iqbal Mohamed
- Wera Hobhouse
- Graham Leadbitter
- Liz Jarvis
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Susan Murray
- Ayoub Khan
- Siân Berry
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Christine Jardine
- John McDonnell
- Dr Danny Chambers