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Closed Increase funding for free school meals and issue meal vouchers during holidays

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We want the Government to increase funding for free school meals, to increase the money children on free school meals receive to buy their meals, and the quality of the meals they receive. We also want the Government to fund meal vouchers for children receiving free school meals for the holidays.

There are issues over the lack of money to buy adequate food, food that is not good quality for a young person relying on that meal and a need for vouchers in the holiday. It is clear there needs to be some Government action to improve meals and support for families in this cost of living crisis.

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    Provision of free school meals debated by MPs

    MPs held a debate on the provision of free school meals on Tuesday 7 May in Westminster Hall. The debate was led by Munira Wilson MP.

    The Minister for Schools, Damian Hinds MP, responded on behalf of the Government.

    During the debate MPs discussed the value of free school meals for children's health, well-being and educational attainment.
    In response, the Minister outlined the extent of free school meal support currently in place and the vital role it plays in supporting disadvantaged children.

    What is a Westminster Hall debate?

    Westminster Hall is the second chamber of the House of Commons. Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local and national issues and receive a response from a government minister. Westminster Hall debates are general debates that do not end in a vote.

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