Further to the answer to question S2W-4784 by Euan Robson on 9 January 2004, what progress it has made in making fresh, free drinking water…

The Scottish Executive remains fully committed to improving the health and diet of young people. As part of this we goal, we are supporting schools in the implementation of the recommendations outlined in Hungry ForSuccess, one of which is to ensure the availability of fresh drinking water at meal times and throughout the school day. The results of the recent school meals census indicate that 78% of schools are now providing fresh, chilled drinking water during the school day. The Executive will continue to monitor the implementation of Hungry for Success to ensure that by the end of 2004 (primary and special schools) and the end of 2006 (secondary schools) all of its recommendations have been fully implemented.
The Executive has also taken significant steps to implement EC Directive 98/83 EC, and has transposed the greater part of its provisions through the Water Supply (Water Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2001. In addition, the Executive is developing a new protocol for the sampling and monitoring of water quality in public buildings, including schools, and intends to consult on draft regulations during 2005.