date:Mar 13, 2013
le we can point to local authorities such as East Ayrshire and their focus on local food sourcing, it is evident that local authorities were encouraged towards national procurement contracts as a means to deliver best value.
Mr Lochhead said the government recognised the importance of the issue.
He told the chamber: Of course we can strive to do more but we should take confidence in our school meals, where uptake has risen for three consecutive years, 45.1% to 48.7%.
Liberal Democrat rural af