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School Meals: Nutrition

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 111790

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the nutritional guidance for school dinners.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The School Food Standards regulate the food and drink provided at both lunchtime and at other times of the school day. We are revising the School Food Standards and engaging with stakeholders to ensure they support our work to create the healthiest generation of children in history. As part of our work, we expect to revise our guidance.

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