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Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


House of Commons: Meat

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether (a) bacon, (b) ham, (c) other cured meats and (d) other processed meats procured by the House and served on the parliamentary estate contain added nitrites; and whether the House has policies on the procurement of meat products processed with nitrites.

Answer

The House has no policies on the procurement of meat products processed with nitrites.

Nitrites are present in the following meat products served on the estate: Bacon, Chorizo, Salami, Pancetta, Prosciutto, Salted Beef Brisket.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49416
Session
2024-26
Subjects
House of Commons Meat Preservatives
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk