HC Deb 10 June 2003 vol 406 c783W
Andrew George

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on schools to which chicken adulterated with beef protein has been supplied. [116851]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

Schools are encouraged to follow the Department's guidance on nutritional standards. However, it is the responsibility of the LEA, or schools with delegated budgets, to decide on the suppliers and quality of the products they use in the preparation of school meals.

It is extremely regrettable that this has happened.