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Liz Truss , who declared Britain importing two thirds of its cheese a DISGRACE in an infamous speech to Tory conference, imports almost half of her department's food.

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs admitted today only half of the food served in its canteen comes from British producers.

Ms Truss shot to fame after a bizarre Tory conference speech during which she appeared furious about imported cheese, and absolutely delighted about opening new pork markets in China.

Defra minister George Eustice made the admission in answer to a cheeky written question from Labour MP Nick Smith, yesterday.

He said the department outsources the department's canteen to a private contractor.

His answer reads: "The amount of food sourced from British producers for Nobel House was 56% (Jan-Mar 2016). This figure includes non-indigenous products; including drinks such as tea and coffee.

"It marks, overall, an improvement of 4% over the previous quarter. Furthermore, all meat, milk and yoghurt served in Nobel House is produced in the UK."

The Minister's answer did not reveal what proportion of cheese served in the canteen is of British origin.