Food Policy on Trial: In the dock – SHOULD THERE BE AN ‘80% FROM UK’ TARGET FOR PUBLICLY PROCURED FOOD?
Zoom video recording of our latest Food Policy on Trial event where we put the idea of an ‘80% from UK’ target for publicly procured food ‘in the dock’
Hear the opinions of our expert witnesses, alongside questions from our jury panel and the audience. Please watch it back and come to your own judgement on whether you think this policy idea could contribute to food systems that are fairer for people, animals and planet, or not. You can see the verdict from our jury made up of Food Ethics Council members here.
We are aware that people may find some of the language in the discussion triggering or offensive. Please note that the evidence, insights and views of the speakers do not represent the views of the Food Ethics Council.
Expert witnesses:
- Minette Batters (President, NFU)
- Ian Wright (Co-Chair, Food & Drink Export Council; Partner, Acuti Associates)
- Catherine McBride (Economist, Senior fellow at the Centre for Brexit Policy and Trade & Agriculture Commission member)
- Tim Radcliffe (Net Zero Food Programme Manager, NHS England)
- Jayne Jones (Assistant Director, Facilities & Production, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde)