Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 93213
Schools: Food
Tabled: 20 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Saqib Bhatti
Conservative — Meriden and Solihull East
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools have raised concerns with her Department regarding a) the adequacy of funding for free school meals and breakfast clubs where pupils have religious dietary requirements b) what the nature of th
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe department spends over £1.5 billion annually supporting free school meals provision to around 3.5 million school pupils. Officials meet regularly with the sector to gather feedback.The government sets out required minimum standards for school food in ...
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