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Written question asked by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Thursday, 4 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2010. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme: Northampton

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many children in Northampton were receiving free fruit in school in the latest period for which figures are available.
Answer

Schools are able to participate in the Department of Health's School Fruit and Vegetable scheme, which provides key stage 1 pupils in maintained primary schools in England with a free piece of fruit or vegetable every day.Figures from the NHS supply chain show that in February 2010, 27,205 pupils in Northampton were provided with free fruit in school.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c373-4W; 321268
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Northampton School fruit and vegetable scheme
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk