Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:37 pm on 4 February 2026.
The Earl of Effingham
Opposition Whip (Lords)
3:37,
4 February 2026
My Lords, providing the best nutrition for children of all ages is surely a “must have”. So, why do the Government allow ultra-processed foods to constitute between two-thirds and three-quarters of calories in UK school meals? They are high in fat, sugar and salt. That is not a good combination.