§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will list the local education authorities in Wales which provide a cooked lunchtime meal for pupils; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will make a statement concerning his policy as to the quality and nutrition of school meals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Wyn RobertsThe information requested is not held centrally. Local education authorities are responsible for determining the content and presentation of school meals.
237WImproving the diets of schoolchildren is a very important part of the Government's overall commitment to raising nutritional standards.
The catering staff of each local education authority are aware of developments in dietary and nutritional research and have access to a range of expert advice. A number of authorities have introduced healthy eating options on school meals menus.