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Closed Add alternative milks to the school milk subsidy scheme

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Under the School Milk Subsidy Scheme (found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-school-milk-subsidy-scheme-guidance)

The products that are free for under 5s and subsidised for primary school children include whole/semi skimmed milk yoghurt, lactose free or reduced milk and UHT milk.

This is entirely discriminatory against children who cannot drink these for many reasons including health, allergies, religious and/or cultural views, dietary preferences, climate change etc. It could also be seen by the child as punishment for no fault of their own.

I call on the government to increase the subsidised list of offerings within the school milk subsidy scheme to also include alternative milk sources such as almond, coconut and oat.

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