Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 105610

Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026

Question

Peter Lamb

LabourCrawley

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

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The government remains committed to the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, ensuring children eligible for free school meals (FSM) can access enriching activities and healthy meals during school holidays. Over £600 million has been confirmed for ...

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