Written question asked by Noah Law (Labour) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food: Public Sector
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she plans to ensure that food purchased by the public sector recognises seasonality of produce.
- Answer
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The Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services (GBSF) already encourage public sector caterers to include seasonally available ingredients in their menus. The Government is currently considering options, including updating the GBSF to further encourage caterers to serve more seasonal produce.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 102308
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Food Public sector Procurement
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- 2026-05-19 09:13:04 +0100
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