Food: Procurement
Commons · Question 75966 · Tabled 9 Sep 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 8 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Sarah Champion
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to issue guidance to local authorities on the procurement of food that is locally produced or certified to higher environment standards.
Answer
Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 8 Oct 2025
Defra is responsible for the Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services (GBSF), which set the requirements for sourcing, cooking, and serving of food for central Government and executive agencies in England. Local authorities are encourage...