Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 102308
Public Sector: Food
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Noah Law
Labour — St Austell and Newquay
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to ensure that food purchased by the public sector recognises seasonality of produce.
Answer
Dame Angela EagleThe Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services (GBSF) already encourage public sector caterers to include seasonally available ingredients in their menus. The Government is currently considering options, including updating the GBSF to furt...
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