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How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of 31st August 2026?

Answered Question 39763 (2026)
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Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of 31st August 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier.