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School Meals

Asked by Steve DarlingLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 67549

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of school food guidelines.

Answered by Stephen Morgan

This government is committed to raising the healthiest generation ever. It is important that children eat nutritious food at school and the department encourages schools to have a whole school approach to healthy eating. The school food standards define the foods and drinks that must be provided, which are restricted, and those which must not be provided.

To ensure quality and nutrition in meals for the future, we are acting quickly with experts across the sector to revise the standards, so every school is supported with the latest nutrition guidance.

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