Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 195548
Free School Meals: Academic Year
Tabled: 20 July 2023
Answered: 8 September 2023
Question
Stephanie Peacock
Labour — Barnsley South
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he Department is taking steps to support families on low incomes through provision of nutritious meals for children over school holidays.
Answer
The department is aware school holidays can be particular pressure points for some families because of increased costs, such as food and childcare, and reduced incomes.This year, the government in England is again investing over £200 million in the Holida...
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