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Chamber and committees

Question reference: S6W-31346

  • Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: 15 November 2024
  • Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 2 December 2024

Question

To ask the Scottish Government what measures are in place to ensure that all primary school meals meet the nutritional standards set out in the nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools regulations.


Answer

Compliance with the standards set out in the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 is monitored by Education Scotland Health and Nutrition Inspectors as part of their school inspection programme, helping to ensure that children and young people are provided with balanced and nutritious food, drink and meals to support their healthy growth and development.