HC Deb 26 February 1998 vol 307 c362W
31. Mr. Charles Kennedy

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will issue guidance to education authorities and governing bodies concerning the purchase of British beef; and if he will make a statement. [29913]

Mr. Byers

I see no reason to issue further guidance. Responsibility for determining the content of school meals rests with LEAs and the governing bodies of grant maintained schools. Measures are in place to ensure that beef that is legally supplied for catering purposes should pose no risk to health.