Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether (a) bacon, (b) ham, (c) other cured meats and (d) other processed meats procured by the House and served on the parliamentary estate contain added nitrites; and whether the House has policies on the procurement of meat products processed with nitrites.

The House has no policies on the procurement of meat products processed with nitrites.

Nitrites are present in the following meat products served on the estate: Bacon, Chorizo, Salami, Pancetta, Prosciutto, Salted Beef Brisket.