Food Supply: Strait of Hormuz

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on mitigations to the impact on food supply in the event that the Strait of Hormuz’s closure becomes critical to fuel availability.

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1. 17 March 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on mitigations to the impact on food supply in the event that the Strait of Hormuz’s closure becomes critical to fuel availability.

   Source: Commons

2. 25 March 2026

   Answer

   Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption to food supply chains. At present,...

   Source: Written answer

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