Written questions

School Milk

Commons · Question 20013 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to provide long-term funding for milk provision schemes which are separate to government-funded breakfast clubs and free school meals.

Answer

Answered by Paul Waugh, 3 Sep 2026

​​The department works across government on policies to support children's health and nutrition. We know milk is excellent for children’s growth and development. The School Food Standards state lower fat milk or lactose reduced milk must be available to c...