Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Friday, 10 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 2024. It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Food

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.

Answer: DLUHC is a minor tenant in the majority of its offices, and as such does not directly procure food and drink for the canteens and restaurants in our offices. However, all food provided in our catering outlets is produced to UK standards and is local and in season, where possible. Food is sourced from farming systems that minimise harm to the environment, such as produce certified by LEAF, the Soil Association or Marine Stewardship Council. Fairly traded and ethically sourced products are also offered.

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