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Free School Meals

Monday 20 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Sharon Hodgson questioned the Minister about extending free school meals to all primary school children.
  • The Minister noted the Government currently provides free school meals to 1.3 million children and 1.4 million infants.
  • The Minister emphasized the program targets those from disadvantaged homes on low incomes.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Sharon Hodgson Lab Washington and Sunderland West
Education Children & Families
Context

Inquires about the Government's policy on free school meals.

Question

Questions the Minister for her position on free school meals, noting their benefits in reducing inequalities and improving children's health and attainment. She asks if the government will extend free school meals to all primary school children as Labour has proposed.

Answer from Michelle Donelan (Minister for School Standards)

Responds by stating the Government already provides free school meals to 1.3 million children and 1.4 million infants, targeting those from disadvantaged homes on low incomes. The Minister personally believes this is right as it ensures they have a nutritious meal every day.

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