Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of links between a healthy diet and (a) educational attainment and (b) behaviour in schools.

Answer: Mr. Watson: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment he has made of links between a healthy diet and (a) educational attainment and (b) behaviour in schools. [165028] Mr. Stephen Twigg: The Department for Education and Skills has made no assessment of the links between a healthy diet, and education attainment and behaviour, in schools. This Department works closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), who provide information to the public and Government on food safety, nutrition and diet. We have a formal agreement with FSA that requires them to inform us, without delay, of any information on food safety, nutrition and diet that requires us to take action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c41W; 165028
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Anti-social behaviour Diets Education Pupils Nutrition Standards Schools
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk