Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 72169

Holiday Play Schemes

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 24 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to increase the level of funding for the Holiday activities and food programme for children in (a) rural areas and (b) West Dorset constituency.

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, from 2026/27. ...
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