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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Thursday, 25 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2021 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Free School Meals: Migrants

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Lord Benyon on 17 November (HL Deb, col 282), what plans they have to make arrangements for the long-term provision of free school meals to children in families with no recourse to public funds; and when they intend to publish any such plans.

Answer

The department has temporarily extended free school meal eligibility to include some children of groups who have no recourse to public funds in light of the current unique circumstances many families face at this time.

We are currently working with departments across government to evaluate access to free school meals for families with no recourse to public funds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4430
Session
2021-22
Related items
National Food Strategy Report
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Oral answers to questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Migrants Free school meals
Link
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