HC Deb 22 July 1999 vol 335 cc664-5W
Mr. Yeo

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will write to local authorities to encourage them to put British Beef back on their school menus; and if he will place a copy of his letter in the Library. [92340]

Mr. Nick Brown

Ultimately it is for Local Authorities themselves to decide whether or not to have beef, or indeed any other food products, on school menus. Nevertheless, I am currently preparing a letter to Local Authorities setting out the case for British Beef, following my earlier representation on this matter. Once this has been issued, I will place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.

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