(13 years, 1 month ago)
Commons Chamber John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington) (Lab)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington) (Lab) 
        
    
        
    
        8. What plans his Department has for school meals; and if he will make a statement.
 Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab) 
        
    
        
    
        17. What plans his Department has for school meals; and if he will make a statement.
 The Minister of State, Department for Education (Mr Nick Gibb)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            The Minister of State, Department for Education (Mr Nick Gibb) 
        
    
        
    
        Our aim is for all pupils to be offered good food in schools and to understand the importance of good nutrition. That is why the Secretary of State has asked the co-founders of the Leon restaurant chain, Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent, to examine school food, determine what more needs to be done to make nutritious and healthy food available to all school children, and ensure that children understand the importance of healthy eating.