Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 8 September 2026Answered: 14 September 2026
Asked by
Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
Lucy Powell
Absolutely; where schools and local caterers can, we absolutely want them to buy local. This is an important part of sustainability. We have tried to get the balance right with these food standards so that they are deliverable by schools and affordable, they are not putting up the costs of school meals, but they are providing tasty, healthier meals that ideally are locally sourced.