This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Define what constitutes a free school meal.
Define a free school meal as a substantial and nutritious main meal.
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It is important for a free school meal to be defined to upload standards of meals and ensure those children in need are in receipt of at least one substantial meal a day.
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The Government already publishes standards for school food in England. All meals provided in schools, as well as lunch parcels provided to pupils eligible for free school meals during the national lockdown, must meet these standards. See:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance-for-schools
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