Written question asked by Kerry McCarthy (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Government Departments: Food
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress she has made on updating Government Buying Standards relating to food procurement.
- Answer
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Defra is considering the policy options available to deliver further on its ambitions for public sector food, including potentially updating the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services.
Defra has not yet made any decisions on the content, scope, application or implementation of any future changes.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16382
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Government departments Food Procurement Standards
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- 2026-07-16 10:35:30 +0100
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