FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR CHILDREN

Early day motion 518, tabled 14 October 2015 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 40 members.

That this House is aware that providing children with a nutritious lunch is crucial for their early learning development which helps them take the opportunity to excel at school; recalls that the Chancellor recognised this before the last General Election with the promise to protect free school meals for infants; and is therefore alarmed to hear that he is now seriously considering reneging on this commitment by announcing a cut in this essential provision from any future Government subsidy considerations.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, DUP 5, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.