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Free School Meals: Academic Year |
Question ID: |
1747803 |
UIN: |
18420 |
House: |
Commons |
Date tabled: |
2024-12-06 |
Asking Member ID: |
5030 |
Asking Member display name: |
Dr Simon Opher
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Dr Simon Opher
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Member interest: |
false |
Question text: |
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps with local authorities to extend provision of free school meals to school holidays. |
Is named day: |
true |
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Date answered: |
2024-12-11 |
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Is holding answer: |
false |
Is correcting answer: |
false |
Answering Member ID: |
4653 |
Answering Member display name: |
Stephen Morgan
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Answering Member handle: |
stephenmorganmp
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Answering Member Twitter reference: |
@stephenmorganmp
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Answer text: |
There are currently around 2.1 million pupils eligible for and claiming free school meals (FSM). The department recognises the vital role played by FSM and encourages all eligible families to take up their entitlement. To make this as easy as possible the... |
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Answering body ID: |
60 |
Answering body name: |
Department for Education |
Tweeted: |
true |