Written questions

Processed Food

Commons · Question 64315 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to take steps to improve access to minimally-processed foods for (a) all consumers and (b) children and young people.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 9 Jul 2025

The Government’s Eatwell Guide already advises that people should eat more fruit and vegetables, and wholegrain or higher-fibre foods, as well as less processed meat, and food and drink that is high in sugar, calories, saturated fat, and salt.The Eatwell ...