– Scottish Parliament written question – answered at on 17 March 2011.
Mike Pringle
Liberal Democrat
Question S3O-13373
To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to promote reductions in food miles as part of an environmentally sustainable economy.
Richard Lochhead
Scottish National Party
The Scottish Government continues to support modal shift of transport from road to rail through freight grants. We are also encouraging consumers; to get to the shops more sustainably, to choose fresh, seasonal produce and to reduce food waste as part of a greener lifestyle.
Yes5 people think so
No3 people think not
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