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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 21 January 2026
Debate
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillContribution
This amendment will for the first time also allow parents and schools to check a child’s eligibility for free school meals by giving them access to the eligibility checking system. This is the digital portal currently used only by local authorities to verify whether a child meets the eligibility criteria for free lunches. Giving parents and schools access to it will simplify and accelerate eligibility checks.
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