Hansard

2. John Wilson (Central Scotland) (Ind) Ind

To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body how it disposes of food that is left over from events and functions. (S4O-05594)

Linda Fabiani (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body) SNP

Our events and catering teams work closely with event organisers to provide guidance on food choices and, most important, the amount of food required. Any le...

John Wilson Ind

According to Greener Scotland, every year 380,000 tonnes of food and drink is thrown away that did not have to be, costing the Scottish public more than £1 b...

Linda Fabiani SNP

Those discussions go on all the time. Because the Parliament takes very seriously its responsibilities to try to reduce all waste, including food waste, we h...

Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con) Con

Many of us would like to increase the amount of food and drink for disposal. I refer in particular to the coffee in committee rooms. On behalf of my colleagu...

Linda Fabiani SNP

I guess that it is all a matter of taste. I quite like the coffee that we get in committees. In fact, I think that we are very lucky to get coffee in committ...

Mike MacKenzie (Highlands and Islands) (SNP) SNP

I share Mary Scanlon’s concerns about the coffee and I compliment her on her efforts to improve its quality. I have observed something that might help the c...

Linda Fabiani SNP

It is me again. Laughter. I am going to pass the buck: perhaps the next corporate body could look at the issue. However, I suggest that people get a bit mo...

Dennis Robertson (Aberdeenshire West) (SNP) SNP

I am sure that Linda Fabiani is not expecting this question, either. On the same topic of food waste, I wonder whether the SPCB has considered—it probably ha...

Linda Fabiani SNP

Um—Laughter. I tell members what: there are folk in this establishment who are paid to look at such options. I am sure that they are listening avidly to this...