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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Fast Food

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 25 July 2025 to Question 68412 on Fast Food, whether a sausage roll sold from a counter service falls within that definition.

Answer

In February 2025, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities published data on fast food outlets per 100,000 population. In this analysis, fast food was described as “food that is energy dense and available quickly, usually via a counter service, and for consumption on or off the premises”. This definition covers a range of outlets selling foods, including, but not limited to:

- burgers;

- pizza;

- kebabs;

- chicken;

- Indian takeaway;

- Chinese takeaway; and

- fish and chips.

It is for local planning authorities, when receiving a planning application, to consider whether, given the type of food and service to be provided at the location proposed, they consider the outlet to be either a hot food takeaway or a fast-food outlet.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118768
Session
2024-26
Related items
Fast Food
Friday, 25 July 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fast food
Link
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