Member

A wider review will be required as soon as we have the new standards. It is also relevant to note that we are awaiting the updated nutrient profiling scheme. I would have thought that this would also affect the new school food standards. There are several interacting policies here. While we are waiting for the Government to act, the very effective All-Party Group on School Food led by the Minister’s very determined colleague, Sharon Hodgson MP, has outlined a plan for an in-depth inquiry into school food. It will have the benefit of an expert advisory board and will call witnesses, including head teachers, local authority and private caterers, other experts, NGOs, academics, pupils and industry representatives to ensure that it benefits from a clear picture of the situation and, most importantly, how to fix it. We are not just talking about money here, though there may be recommendations about how it is allocated.