FOI Vegan Meals in Custody (0697-2022/23)

Request

Please include the information for each of the following financial years; 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 (to present):
The number of vegan meals purchased by the force for individuals in custody
The cost of vegan meals purchased by the force for individuals in custody

Response

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information

To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.

Please see the below table for the number of vegan meals ordered and the cost from 01 April 2019 to 18 November 2022, broken down by financial year.

Financial Year	Quantity Ordered	Cost
19/20	17	£468.69
20/21	6	£165.42
21/22	13	£308.49
22/23	14	£256.17
Total	50	£1,198.77

Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data.  It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.