Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 2 December 2024
To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of primary school meals is prepared from fresh ingredients.
All local authorities are under a statutory duty to ensure their menus comply with the standards set out in The Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020. What food and drink they choose to include on their menus, including fresh produce, is a matter for each local authority taking into account local needs and preferences.