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Free School Meals (Primary Schools)
13 December 2022
Lead MP
Zarah Sultana
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
EducationChildren & Families
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Zarah Sultana raised concerns about free school meals (primary schools) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
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.
Zarah Sultana
Your Party
Coventry South
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.
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