§ Mrs. CaltonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the provision of fast food and drinks machines in school corridors. [19537]
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§ Ms BlearsIt is for schools to determine for themselves whether or not there should be any provision for fast food and drinks machines in school corridors. The Department has no authority over what is sold in these machines. It would however encourage all schools to follow healthy eating principles and to ensure consistency of messages within the school about nutrition and food. We are working with the Department for Education and Skills, within the Food in Schools programme, on a number of issues, including vending machines.