Free school meal holiday voucher scheme in Surrey

Early day motion 2946, tabled 11 March 2026 by Will Forster (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 11 members.

That this House expresses deep concern at the decision by Conservative-run Surrey County Council to end the free school meal holiday voucher scheme that has supported vulnerable children across Surrey during school holidays; notes that the scheme provides supermarket vouchers to families whose children receive free school meals, helping ensure children continue to receive proper nutrition when schools are closed; recognises that for many families these vouchers provide a vital safety net during the cost of living crisis; further notes that schools play an essential role not only in education but also in safeguarding children and ensuring their wellbeing, including access to regular meals; condemns the decision by the Conservative administration at Surrey County Council to withdraw this support despite the clear risk that vulnerable children may go hungry during the holidays; believes that removing this assistance demonstrates a troubling disregard for the welfare of low income families; and calls on Surrey County Council to urgently reverse this decision and work with schools and local communities to ensure that no child in Surrey is left without access to a healthy meal during school holidays.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 9, DUP 1, Labour 1.