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Public Procurement

Simon Parkes presents the food magazine. He explores the role of the public purse, which funds food in schools, hospitals, prisons and beyond.

Simon Parkes presents the food magazine.

He explores the role of the public purse, which funds food in schools, hospitals, prisons and beyond. Rising prices, biofuels, and global warming have pushed food up the political agenda, with long-term sustainability now as important as cost. What part can the public purse play in reshaping our food economy, and how well is it doing?

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Mon 11 Aug 2008 16:00
BBC Radio 4 FM

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  • Sun 10 Aug 2008 12:32
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  • Mon 11 Aug 2008 16:00
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