Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 90494

School Meals: Procurement

Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Luke Myer

LabourMiddlesbrough South and East Cleveland

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department has issued to (a) schools and (b) local authorities on food (i) procurement and (ii) supply chain transparency.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
Schools are responsible for providing meals and meeting the School Food Standards. They may enter individual contracts with suppliers and caterers to meet this duty. Our guidance on the School Food Standards, available on GOV.UK, includes practical advice...

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