Free School Meals: Academic Year
Commons · Question 18420 · Tabled 6 Dec 2024 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 11 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by Simon Opher
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps with local authorities to extend provision of free school meals to school holidays.
Answer
Answered by Stephen Morgan, 11 Dec 2024
There are currently around 2.1 million pupils eligible for and claiming free school meals (FSM). The department recognises the vital role played by FSM and encourages all eligible families to take up their entitlement. To make this as easy as possible the...