Question
The Government are right to talk about national resilience and preparedness—about where we keep our torches, among other things. I do not wish to catastrophise, but national resilience starts with something fundamental: producing food. That means supporting our farmers. Does the Minister agree that if food is not being produced, this country will quickly discover how fragile resilience really is?
Answer
I completely agree with the hon. Lady.
Verdict: GREEN (80/100)
The question asked whether the Minister agrees with a specific proposition, and the reply clearly and directly says yes ('I completely agree'). That fully answers the one point raised, although the reply gives no reasons or further detail. Because the question was a direct request for the Minister's position, the asker would likely have what they need to move on.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does the Minister agree that if food is not being produced in the UK, the country's resilience will be fragile? | Addressed | Direct | The item asks whether the Minister agrees with a stated proposition, and the reply gives an unambiguous yes ('I completely agree'), which is a clear, direct answer to that question even though it offers no supporting detail. |