Whether it will issue new guidance stating that there should be no nuts or nut products in schools.

Answered Asked by Fiona Hyslop SNP Lodged 31 Mar 2006

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will issue new guidance stating that there should be no nuts or nut products in schools.

The answer

Answered by Peter Peacock on 25 Apr 2006 · 25 days after it was lodged, on time

Guidance for local educationauthorities and schools on the topic of food allergies, including nuts and nut products,is set out in Hungry for Success, the final report of the Expert Panel onSchool Meals (November 2004). The Scottish Executive will update its guidance asnecessary but currently has no plans to issue new guidance on nuts or nut productsin schools.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-24937 by reference.