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Christian school meals claim reignites halal debate

A number of Church of England and Catholic schools are offering pupils a type of halal meat from animals which are not stunned before they are killed, according to the leader of the county council.

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Conservative, Geoff Driver was quoted by the Times as saying: "My suspicion is that some schools are simply just buying all halal meat because it's the easiest thing to do.

"[Parents] are asking, 'My child goes to school where there are a lot of Muslims. Is my child eating meat from animals that weren't stunned?' I am afraid the answer may be yes."

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While the British Veterinary Association has called for a ban on non-stun animal slaughter, the practise is endorsed by the Halal Food Authority - a body which promotes adherence to Islamic law in food production.

In total, it is believed 27 Lancashire schools - comprising of 27,000 pupils - serve meat from suppliers who do not incapacitate their animals prior to their throats being slit.

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The Lancashire Council of Mosques accused Mr Driver of "crusade" on the issue and pointed out that church-run schools in the county now have "many, many Muslims".

Chairman, Abdul Qureshi was quoted by the Times as saying: "It will create a huge agitation in society and we are already fighting against Islamophobia."

Lancashire County Council said all of the school concerned offer a non-stunned alternative, such as a fish or vegetarian option.

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