Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 122984
NHS: Food
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026
Question
Ben Coleman
Labour — Chelsea and Fulham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of food purchased through the NHS Supply Chain is classified as Nova Group 4; and what plans he has to incentivise NHS Trusts to move toward minimally processed alternatives.
Answer
Karin SmythData is currently not collected centrally on National Health Service food purchases which would identify NOVA Group four foods.The United Kingdom’s national food model is the Eatwell Guide. The principles of the Eatwell Guide underpin the Government’s Buy...
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