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School Milk

Commons · Question 55 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to mandate the provision of milk in English state schools.

Answer

Answered by Olivia Bailey, 22 May 2026

We know milk is excellent for children’s growth and development. Regulation 9 of the School Food Standards states that lower fat milk or lactose reduced milk must be available to children who want it for drinking at least once a day during school hours.Th...