Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Allergy Sufferers

Debate contribution by Mrs Sinéad Ennis on 23 June 2026.

MLA: Mrs Sinéad Ennis
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 23 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Parliament Buildings: Allergy Sufferers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5637151

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I thank the Member for her question. The Assembly Commission is mindful of the different needs of individual users of and visitors to Parliament Buildings. The Assembly Commission requires its service provider to deliver comprehensive cleaning services that maintain the highest levels of health, safety and hygiene in accordance with the British Institute of Cleaning Science's cleaning standards. While providing catering services throughout Parliament Buildings, the service provider is required to comply with all relevant legislation and best practice guidance. In addition, the Assembly Commission strives to meet the differing needs and dietary requirements of our wide customer base. The service provider is required to provide various dietary options based on, for example, diabetic and low-salt requirements, allergies, intolerances and other things, such as vegetarian and vegan diets, on request. Specifically, the service provider operates an allergen management system based on statutory and established food safety procedures. That includes key control points such as the provision of clear allergen information, appropriate food display and labelling, staff training and safe food preparation practices.

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