SCHOOL MEALS PROVISION

Early day motion 1740, tabled 15 October 2003 by Helen Jones (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House is concerned at the growing evidence of obesity and poor diet amongst young people; recognises the important role school meals can play in encouraging healthy eating and providing vital nutrients; believes that the current nutritional guidelines, together with the pricing policies adopted by many schools and the low value of school meals vouchers, do not encourage students to eat healthily; and calls on Her Majesty's Government to carry out an urgent review of school meals provision with a view to introducing policies which recognise that good school meals play a vital role both in health and educational attainment.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 8, Labour/Co-operative 7, Plaid Cymru 3, UUP 1.