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Written question asked by Deirdre Costigan (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 July 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 29 July 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Free School Meals: Ealing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to pages 63-65 of the policy paper entitled, King's Speech 2024: background briefing notes, published by the Prime Minister's Office on 17 July 2024, how many primary-aged children her Department expects to receive free breakfast at school in Ealing.

Answer

The government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity and giving every child the best start in life. Breakfast clubs will remove barriers to opportunity by ensuring every child, no matter their circumstances, is well prepared for school and can achieve their full potential by providing a supportive start to the day.

The government has taken decisive action by announcing in the King’s Speech that, under the Children’s Wellbeing Bill, every primary school in England will offer a free breakfast club. The department will be working closely with the sector on the details of the programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1599
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Free school meals Primary education Ealing Schools
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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