Context
The UK government faces criticism for its approach to child poverty and hunger, with a significant number of children using food banks.
Question
What steps is the government taking to increase the provision of free school holiday activities and meals? Does it acknowledge the scale of child poverty and ensure that its scheme targets areas most in need?
Answer from Vicky Ford (Minister for School Standards)
The government's programme already assists about 50,000 children with holiday activities and meals. It is committed to investing £1 billion for more wraparound and holiday childcare places from 2021. The minister highlights that work is the best route out of poverty, noting a reduction in childless households over the past decade.
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