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<p>Defra Ministers and officials have been meeting regularly with the food industry
to understand the potential impacts of a no deal scenario in October and support contingency
planning by the industry. Alongside this, there has been cross-Government engagement
including Defra with 3rd sector organisations to understand the concerns and views
of representatives from the food aid sector.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed
to a strong safety net for those who need it and will continue to spend over £90 billion
a year on welfare benefits. Additionally, Defra is working to increase levels of surplus
food being redistributed through a £15 million fund to reduce unnecessary food waste
that is still edible and can be redirected to feed those in need.</p>
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