Extract from Commons
Urgent Question on UK Food Shortages
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(Dr Thérèse Coffey):...In the last few days, we have seen
Asda, Morrisons
Aldi and Tesco apply item limits to a small number of fruits and
vegetables in response to issues with supply from Spain and north
Africa caused predominantly by seasonal weather hampering
production and harvest during December and January. The nature of
horticulture and the effect on production of short-term events
such as weather can create some volatility, and any growing
forecast is subject to short-term alterations. We know that
Ireland and other parts of Europe are facing very similar supply
issues....
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Extract from
Westminster Hall debate on Turkey and Syria Earthquake
(Aldridge-Brownhills)
(Con):...Before I move on to talk a little more about some of the
challenges and to seek some reassurances from my hon. Friend the
Minister, I want to recognise also the contribution of
businesses, our local communities and individuals in the UK, who
are playing their part in this effort. I want to mention in
particular, from my own constituency, my fellow Rotarians in
Aldridge, who held a collection in the village—I think it was
in Morrisons —last
weekend. Their response was very warmly received by the local
community. Also, Tynings Lane Church in Aldridge recently
collected blankets and warm clothes to send over with a family
who were travelling to the region..
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