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Written question asked by Debbie Abrahams (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Kemi Badenoch (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Food Supply

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will hold discussions with Oldham Council on the effect on food supplies in schools in that Council of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement.

Answer

The department has issued formal guidance for schools and local authorities on preparations for a no-deal EU exit.

The guidance for schools is published here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-schools-in-england/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-schools-in-england.

The guidance for local authorities is published here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-exit-no-deal-preparations-for-local-authority-childrens-services-in-england.

I have asked officials to contact Oldham Council to offer a conversation on this matter. In addition, Oldham Council, and any other local authority, are welcome to contact the department to discuss any issues relating to school food provision.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
286243
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Food supply Schools Oldham Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk