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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Sharp of Guildford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 2 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

67: Before Clause 59, insert the following new Clause— "Free college meals (1) A local education authority may provide registered students at— (a) a sixth form college, or (b) a further education college who are over compulsory school age, but under 19, with free meals. (2) Where provision is made under subsection (1) the free meals may be provided either on the college premises or at any other place where education is being provided. (3) A local education authority shall exercise their power under subsection (1) to provide free college meals for any person if— (a) any prescribed requirements are met, (b) a request for the provision of free college meals has been made by, or on behalf of, that person to the authority, and (c) either— (i) that person is eligible for free meals (within the meaning of section 512ZB (4) of the Education Act 1996); or (ii) in the case of a person within subsection (1)(a), it would not be unreasonable for the authority to provide the meals.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
714 c85 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Conditions of employment Age Apprentices Advisory services Adult education Employment Finance Education Further education Learning disability Free school meals Local government Qualifications Pay Local education authorities Standards Training Vocational guidance Young people Young offenders Transport Wales Work experience School leaving Sixth form education Literacy Academies Youth Justice Board Numeracy Youth custody Young People's Learning Agency Skills Funding Agency National Apprenticeship Service
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
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