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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 June 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 June 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Nutrition

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the timetable is for the review of school nutrition standards.
Answer

The School Meals Review Panel will make their recommendations to Ministers on the new draft nutritional standards in early September. A public consultation will follow, in the usual manner. The new standards will become mandatory in schools from September 2006.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5606; 435 c1012W;435 c1016W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Nutrition School meals