National School Fruit Scheme

HC Deb 14 January 2003 vol 397 cc528-9W

Joan Ruddock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if his Department will support the provision of organic fruit to school children as part of the national school fruit scheme; and if he will make a statement. [88256]

Ms Blears

Contracts to supply fruit under the National School Fruit Scheme are awarded through open, competitive tendering. The tendering process is open to all suppliers, including those who provide organically grown fruit.