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1717461

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Department for Transport: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25736
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Transport complies with the relevant legal and regulatory framework when procuring food and drinks for use in its canteens and restaurants. Contracts include a requirement to comply with the mandatory standards of the Government Buying Standard (GBS) for food and catering services.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Cambridgeshire answering member printed Anthony Browne question first answered 21/05/2024 09:47:57 answering member 4801 label Biography information for Anthony Browne
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717462

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25737
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The FCDO policy is aligned to the requirements set out in the Government Buying Standards for food and catering services. [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sustainable-procurement-the-gbs-for-food-and-catering-services]</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 21/05/2024 12:50:13 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717093

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Department for Business and Trade: Shein
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether she or Ministers in her Department have met representatives of Shein in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department for Business and Trade publishes details of Ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel, and meetings on the transparency pages of gov.uk as part of the Government's transparency agenda.</p> answering member constituency Havant answering member printed Alan Mak question first answered 20/05/2024 16:14:33 answering member 4484 label Biography information for Alan Mak
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717094

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Department for Business and Trade
answering dept id	214
answering dept short name	Business and Trade
answering dept sort name	Business and Trade
hansard heading	Clothing: Sales
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to ensure that clothing sold in the UK is not the product of illegal labour practices from overseas.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25629
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to confronting the scourge of modern-day slavery and working in partnership with producing countries to achieve sustainability in all supply chains, including the garment trade.</p><p>The Government's Overseas Business Risk guidance makes clear to UK companies the risks of operating in certain regions and urges them to conduct appropriate due diligence when making business decisions. The Modern Slavery Act requires in-scope businesses to publish modern slavery statements annually including on the steps taken to prevent modern slavery in their supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Havant answering member printed Alan Mak question first answered 20/05/2024 16:27:00 answering member 4484 label Biography information for Alan Mak
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717142

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept id	211
answering dept short name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
answering dept sort name	Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
hansard heading	Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25630
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>DLUHC is a minor tenant in the majority of its offices, and as such does not directly procure food and drink for the canteens and restaurants in our offices. However, all food provided in our catering outlets is produced to UK standards and is local and in season, where possible. Food is sourced from farming systems that minimise harm to the environment, such as produce certified by LEAF, the Soil Association or Marine Stewardship Council. Fairly traded and ethically sourced products are also offered.</p> answering member constituency North Dorset answering member printed Simon Hoare question first answered 20/05/2024 13:54:26 answering member 4494 label Biography information for Simon Hoare
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717143

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the House of Commons' policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25631
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>The House of Commons complies with UK legislative standards when procuring food and drinks from suppliers. Its procurement approach supports and where possible prioritises the purchase of food and drink produced in Britain. For example:</p><ul><li>The Strangers’ Bar offers Members the opportunity to request that a specific cask ale from an independent, regional brewer from their constituency be offered for sale.</li><li>As much as possible, most fresh products purchased by Catering Services are sourced within the UK. This includes meat, poultry, dairy, bread, eggs and most fruit and vegetables (when in season). Bought-in sandwiches use British chicken and cheese boards feature only British cheese. Milk is sourced locally from a British dairy.</li><li>There is a mandatory inclusion of wines from England and Wales on wine lists.</li><li>Speciality cakes and dairy ice cream are only UK-made.</li><li>Bottled water is from British source.</li><li>Promotional activity in catering outlets highlights British food by showcasing a rolling programme of regional goods.</li></ul><p><br>Certain regulations, such as the Government’s Procurement Policy Note of December 2020 and increased use of the UK-based Catering Framework, have allowed for additional freedom for spend on goods and services below certain price thresholds. Within the limits of these regulations, the House where possible seeks to hold competitions which only target producers within the UK.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 16/05/2024 16:38:33 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717144

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Department for Work and Pensions: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/05/2024 answer text <p>The DWP’s FM supplier has investigated the sourcing of food and drink in its canteens and restaurants. They confirm that all food and drink has to meet the Government Buying Standards, as well as their catering sub-contractor’s (Compass) own non-negotiable standards that have to be met in relation to animal welfare and quality assurance.</p><p> </p><p>In order to achieve this, Compass have a set of strict food sourcing standards that their suppliers have to adhere to. These are split up between:</p><p>• Dairy and eggs</p><p>• Fruit and Veg</p><p>• Animal Products</p><p>• Fish and Seafood</p><p>• Meat sourcing</p><p>• Grocery and Savoury</p><p> </p><p>For instance, for dairy liquid milk they state it must be from British Origin and red tractor assurance. All our eggs are cage free (liquid and shell). All shell eggs are from the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Compass have set the net zero target of 2030, so have banned air freight in their business.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys answering member printed Paul Maynard question first answered 20/05/2024 13:48:08 answering member 3926 label Biography information for Paul Maynard
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717149

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Wales Office
answering dept id	28
answering dept short name	Wales
answering dept sort name	Wales
hansard heading	Wales Office: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>The Department does not operate a canteen or restaurant.</p> answering member constituency Brecon and Radnorshire answering member printed Fay Jones question first answered 16/05/2024 09:43:13 answering member 4763 label Biography information for Fay Jones
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717153

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Scotland Office
answering dept id	2
answering dept short name	Scotland
answering dept sort name	Scotland
hansard heading	Scotland Office: Food
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/05/2024 answer text <p>The Scotland Office does not manage any canteens or restaurants and does not procure any food or drinks for use in canteens or restaurants.</p> answering member constituency Dumfries and Galloway answering member printed Mr Alister Jack question first answered 15/05/2024 10:56:12 answering member 4619 label Biography information for Mr Alister Jack
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes

1717155

registered interest
date	10/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the procurement of (a) food and (b) drinks produced in Britain for use in its canteens and restaurants.
tabling member constituency	South Holland and The Deepings
tabling member printed	Sir John Hayes
uin	25635
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/05/2024 answer text <p>Defence food purchasing contracts incorporate the requirements of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering (GBSF) Services. The GBSF has a focus on animal welfare, the quality and origin of food as well as nutrition advice, and these requirements are embedded within Defence Catering contracts. These contracts permit for local provision of food and/or drink where it is considered appropriate.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 16/05/2024 14:38:56 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	350 label Biography information for Sir John Hayes