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Ministers to be questioned on food insecurity and support for hospitality

18 February 2021

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee is to hold an evidence session with Ministers to follow up on its inquiry into COVID-19 and food supply.

Purpose of the session

The session will consider the pandemic's impact on the hospitality sector, including support for food and drink suppliers and possible long-term damage to supply chains. Ministers will also be questioned on food insecurity, the distribution of meal parcels, and the role of Government in ensuring that vulnerable groups have enough to eat.

Witnesses

Tuesday 23 February

At 2.30pm

  • Victoria Prentis MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Defra,
  • Will Quince MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, DWP.

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