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<p>The UK has a highly resilient food supply chain. Public sector food provision for
specific sectors including schools, hospitals and care homes is led by the relevant
government departments. My department is working closely with officials in DfE and
DHSC, as the lead departments, to ensure food supply continues to schools, hospitals
and care homes. My officials are providing advice and sharing relevant industry intelligence
related to broader food supply concerns, in order to support lead government departments
with contingency planning. This supports departments in their engagement with their
food suppliers. DfE is working in partnership with food suppliers to ensure that schools
can continue to provide pupils with nutritious meals. NHS England and DHSC are engaging
with the supply chain for hospitals and care homes to ensure their suppliers are fully
prepared for the end of the year.</p>
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