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Written question asked by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.


School Meals: Standards

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on updating school food standards; and when they expect the revised standards to be published.

Answer

The department is revising the School Food Standards and is engaging with stakeholders to ensure they support our work to create the healthiest generation of children in history.

​We want to gather a broad spectrum of perspectives and to achieve this, we intend to consult on these revisions. As we prepare to consult, we are continuing to gather insights from our wider engagement, including a pilot


Further details on timelines for the revisions and the consultation will be available in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14458
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Standards School meals
Link
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