Should councils ban the van near schools?

“The council should certainly ban mobile fast food as children will always go for the quick and easy option, which is usually very tasty, but not nutritious.” – Isabelle Grant, Glasgow

“Aaron appears to be smart enough, but I’m not sure all schoolchildren are. I would suggest the authorities strive to educate children on these subjects properly at primary school. They then ought to have confidence that secondary school children are well enough educated to choose their own meals.” – Sandy Johnstone, Cheshire

“By now, most children should know which foods should be eaten in moderation, but unfortunately, burgers are more appealing than salads.” – Aillen Cormack, St Monans

“No, Aaron is not right. He may be right they are taught enough, but that doesn’t mean that any notice will be taken of the issue. There is a place for fast food vans, but it is not outside or even near to a school with the deliberate intention enticing children.” – David Collins, Yorkshire

“What children should be encouraged to do is to eat healthily without it being banned. If it’s banned, they want it more.” – Bea Smith, Doncaster

“Sounds like what’s on offer at the school is not up to scratch, but it could be that some pupils just miss the sugar rush or fatty taste they get from fast food.” – John Moonie, Perth

“Who is to say who is right or wrong? Children will eat what they enjoy.” – Margaret Brown, Rutherglen

“School meals need to be a takeaway-style cafe environment. They can still be healthier than fast food, but they need to be reasonably priced to compete with local food outlets.” – Liz Bell, Aberdeen

xxxxxdy. “The council is wrong to ban the van. They should ensure a better standard of food is available in the school.” – Ronald James, Kirriemuir

“No, he is not right. Kids that age will eat rubbish all the time if you let them. It sounds like he has been put up to this by somebody. I think school meals are at a pretty good standard regarding what nutrition kids require.” – John Morrison, Wakefield

“Of course Aaron is right to stand up for his principles. We live in a democracy. There is enough indoctrination taught in school without it being hammered into them off the school premises.” – William McLaughlin, Preston

“The councils would be far better ensuring these mobile food outlets are clean and provide healthy options.” – Robbie Russell, Elgin

“Children are probably taught a lot about nutrition, but don’t take much notice of it. The council has the right to decide what happens in their area.” – Graham D’Arcy, Glasgow

“A bit of leeway between all concerned would help. At the end of the day, if schools do not serve up good food, the kids have a right to look elsewhere.” – Andrew Rennie, Falkirk

“Aaron is correct. The children should be taught about nutrition, but what they spend their money on is entirely up to their parents, not the schools.” – Dave Whyte, Kirkcaldy

“No, it’s simply that if the fast food van is there, some children will use it. Take away the temptation. – David Foulis, Liverpool