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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 December 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 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 what review they are undertaking, if any, into the long-term provision of free school meals to children in families with no recourse to public funds; and when the outcome of any such review will be announced.

Answer

We are working with departments across government to evaluate access to free school meals for families with no recourse to public funds. In the meantime, the extension of eligibility will continue with the current income threshold until a decision on long-term eligibility is made.

Once the review is complete, we will update our guidance accordingly. Our current guidance regarding the extension can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-free-school-meals-guidance/guidance-for-the-temporary-extension-of-free-school-meals-eligibility-to-nrpf-groups.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4604
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Children Migrants Free school meals Reviews
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk