Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 119173

Pupils: Food Poverty

Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

LabourPoole

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the prevalence of child morning hunger across early years, primary and secondary school settings in England and its impact on school readiness and attendance.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
The department appreciates the publication of the report and look forward to giving it our full consideration. We agree that a healthy breakfast at the start of the school day sets children up ready to learn. This is why the department is committed to del...

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