Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 84980

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Tabled: 24 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

Paul Davies

LabourColne Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to include children from low-income families not currently in receipt of free school meals in the eligibility criteria for the Holiday Activities and Food programme.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
Through 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. This equates t...

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