Context
The Government aims to support farmers and food producers by increasing their sales both domestically and internationally. Various promotional efforts are being made through organisations like the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Question
What plans does the government have to promote UK-grown produce in the domestic market? The Secretary of State acknowledges the importance of these efforts, highlighting recent initiatives such as a milk campaign co-funded by the Government. Additionally, the role of future promotional work with the AHDB and others is discussed.
Answer from George Eustice (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
I agree with my hon. Friend that tariff policy can be used to protect producers and safeguard against certain types of production methods by imposing import tariffs on such produce, making these techniques economically unviable.
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