Context
The MP notes the previous government's record on high levels of child poverty, including nearly 500,000 children eligible for free school meals but not receiving them.
Question
What steps are being taken with Cabinet colleagues to reduce levels of child poverty? The previous Government presided over shameful levels of child poverty, including nearly 500,000 children who are eligible for free school meals but missing out. Will my hon. Friend urgently look at the proposal by Feeding Britain for auto-enrolment to free school meals as part of the single application process for families claiming UC?
Answer from Alison McGovern
Through breakfast clubs and fair payment rates, efforts are being made to reduce child poverty. The ministerial taskforce will publish the child poverty strategy by spring 2025 using all available levers across government. I have listened to Feeding Britain's proposal and am considering it as an input into the child poverty taskforce.
Not addressed: The auto-enrolment proposal for free school meals was not specifically addressed or committed to.
How: I Have Listened To Feeding Britain'S Proposal And Am Considering It As An Input Into The Child Poverty Taskforce.
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