Oral QuestionForeign and Commonwealth Office

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 16 January 2019Answered: 22 January 2019

Asked by

Sarah Jones

Labour — Croydon West

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Olivia Bailey)

This Government are updating the school food standards for the first time in more than a decade to reduce sugar, increase fibre and reduce unhealthy foods. Parents want this, it is crucial for children’s health, and it will drive a transformation in the quality of the food on our children’s plates.