U.K. HOUSE OF COMMONS DISCUSS FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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Over 70% of the UK's total land area is used for farming.
Despite being a heavily urbanized nation, the UK has ~17.5 million hectares of agricultural land. Food & rural affairs debates in Parliament directly affect this vast landscape and the ~476,000 people employed in UK agriculture.
Topic poll · all networksWhat share of its food does the UK actually produce itself?
- About 40%
- About 60%
- About 75%
- About 90%
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About 60%
UK's DEFRA oversees farming, food, and even animal welfare!
The Dept. for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs shapes UK food policy from farm subsidies to food safety standards. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhen did the UK first establish a Ministry of Food?
- 1916
- 1939
- 1947
- 1953
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1916
The UK has a dedicated committee scrutinizing all food & farming policy!
The Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Committee can summon ministers and demand documents — a key check on UK agricultural policy. Learn more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat will UK Commons prioritize in rural policy?
