§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what118W representations she has made to supermarket chains to encourage retailers to stock locally produced food; and if she will make a statement. [42251]
§ Mr. MorleyWe are keen to see supermarkets stock more local produce. The issue of local sourcing has been discussed in meetings with individual supermarkets. Food from Britain, which we grant-aid, has also been encouraging the major supermarkets to introduce regional sourcing policies and most have done so.