Food Prices

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – in the House of Commons am ar 14 Mawrth 2024.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Patrick Grady Patrick Grady Scottish National Party, Glasgow North

What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the UK’s departure from the EU on food prices in the UK.

Photo of Steve Barclay Steve Barclay The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

If the hon. Member is concerned about food prices, I urge him to consider the impact of the Scottish Government’s decision to crack down on meal deals and supermarket promotions, which will mean that Scottish customers pay more than English ones for the same products.

Photo of Patrick Grady Patrick Grady Scottish National Party, Glasgow North

That has nothing to do with the question on the Order Paper. The London School of Economics found that Brexit has added £250 to the average household bill. The healthcare certificates that are now required will add even more. Is the reality not that the cost of living crisis is a cost of Westminster crisis, fuelled by Brexit?

Photo of Steve Barclay Steve Barclay The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The hon. Member seems to imply that food inflation has been unique to the UK. Actually, we have seen more severe consequences on the continent. It is right to draw the House’s attention to the decisions that the SNP Government are taking, which have an impact on increasing food prices.