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Horticulture

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish a horticulture strategy.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
8 Apr 2025
Target answer date
22 Apr 2025
Answer
25 Apr 2025 · 17 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 8 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish a horticulture strategy.

  2. 22 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    The Government’s commitment to the horticulture sector and its vital role in strengthening food security by ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of home-grown fresh produce remains steadfast. We are taking a strategic approach to support for horticu...

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