Submitted on Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Rejected on Thursday 30th June 2022
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Catering contracts for schools in West Sussex include Halal meals
We call upon West Sussex County Council to ensure that any future catering
contract for schools in the County includes the provision of Halal meals for those that need it.
Vegatarian meals in schools are very bland due to their low sugar, fat and salt content, & Muslim children are opting for lunchboxes, which are extremely high in fat, sugar & salt.
The BAME community (of which the vast majority of Muslim's come from), are at higher risk of health problems such as diabetes & high cholesterol. These all have a link to poor diet and obesity
With this change; a healthier start in life, it will ease pressure on our healthcare now, & in the future.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about catering contracts are a matter for individual schools and local authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament.
You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here:
www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
You can also petition West Sussex County Council directly: www.westsussex.gov.uk/about-the-council/have-your-say/petitions-to-the-county-council/
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