House of Commons · General Debate
13 December 2022 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Zarah Sultana Your Party Coventry South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
Zarah Sultana raised concerns about free school meals (primary schools) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill to extend free school meals to all primary school children, highlighting the issue of child poverty and lack of access to nutritious food. The MP received numerous reports from parents, teachers, and individuals detailing struggles faced by children due to insufficient nutrition. She also mentioned that extending free school meals would improve educational outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
Moves a Bill aimed at ensuring all primary school children receive free school meals, aiming to combat educational inequality, child poverty, and the stigma associated with means-tested provision. She cites examples of children suffering from hunger and discusses the benefits of universal access to nutritious meals in terms of academic performance and health.