Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Helen Jones (Labour), on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 64 members in total.

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SCHOOL MEALS PROVISION

That this House is concerned at the growing evidence of obesity and poor diet amongst young people; recognises the important role school meals can play in encouraging healthy eating and providing vital nutrients; believes that the current nutritional guidelines, together with the pricing policies adopted by many schools and the low value of school meals vouchers, do not encourage students to eat healthily; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to carry out an urgent review of school meals provision with a view to introducing policies which recognise that good school meals play a vital role both in health and educational attainment.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1740A1

Line 1, leave out 'obesity' and insert 'excessive weight gain.'

1740A2

Line 6, after 'meals' insert 'and snack food and drinks.'

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1740 

1740A1 

1740A2 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Children Costs Nutrition Standards School meals

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk