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Written question asked by Lord Beaumont of Whitley (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 January 1999. It was answered by Lord Donoughue (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 January 1999.


Donoughue, Lord

Question
What steps they are taking to encourage schools to take up (a) apples and (b) pears which are withdrawn from the market when the price is low to supplement the diet of school children; and whether they can facilitate this by lowering the minimum weight requirement of this scheme from 750kg. [HL 257].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 257; 596 c111-2WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Fruit Nutrition Schools School meals Apples Pears