Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 27 April 2023 to Question 182240 on Food: Public Sector, when her Department plans to publish its response to the consultation on Public Sector Food and Catering Policy.

We are considering the implications of issues that have arisen during the course of our review of the consultation responses, not least ensuring the response reflects the current cost of living pressures. Officials are continuing to work on updating the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services in line with the government’s goal of transitioning to a healthier, more sustainable food system.

In light of this we now plan to publish the Government Response, Summary of Responses, updated policy and supporting guidance later this year.