Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 72168
Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 24 September 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing the level of funding for the holiday activities and food programme for local authorities in (a) rural areas and (b) West Dorset constituency.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThrough our Plan for Change, the government is committed to giving every child the best start in life. On 28 August 2025, we confirmed over £600 million for the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme for the next three financial years, from 2026/27. ...
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