Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 119173
Pupils: Food Poverty
Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 16 March 2026
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
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 BaileyThe 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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