Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 18420
Free School Meals: Academic Year
Tabled: 6 December 2024
Answered: 11 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Dr Simon Opher
Labour — Stroud
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps with local authorities to extend provision of free school meals to school holidays.
Answer
Stephen MorganThere are currently around 2.1 million pupils eligible for and claiming free school meals (FSM). The department recognises the vital role played by FSM and encourages all eligible families to take up their entitlement. To make this as easy as possible the...
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