FREE SCHOOL MEALS

Early day motion 367, tabled 7 January 2004 by Helen Jones (Labour). Signed by 80 members.

That this House believes that free school meals can play an important role in improving the diet of children from poorer families; is concerned that the value of a free school meal varies considerably from one local authority to another; and urges the Government to introduce a standard national amount for the free school meal entitlement which is sufficient to provide a two-course lunch and a drink.

Signatures by party: Labour 60, Labour/Co-operative 8, Liberal Democrat 6, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, UUP 1.