Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 114410
Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026
Question
Sarah Pochin
Reform UK — Runcorn and Helsby
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, for what reason eligibility for the Holiday Activities and Food programme is limited to children who meet the benefits-related Free School Meals criteria.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe holiday activities and food (HAF) programme provides free nutritious meals, enriching activities, and safe environments to eligible children during the school holidays. The programme is mainly aimed at children in receipt of benefits‑related free scho...
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