Submitted on Monday 15th June 2020
Rejected on Friday 24th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Reinstate children’s free meals during school holidays for low income families
To debate the need to continue children’s free meals for low income families during school holidays not just during the present crisis but permanently
Wholesome nutritional has been proved to be an essential element in the education of children and young people. To remove access to financial support for families specifically aimed at supporting good nutrition does not make sense. School holidays are an extremely expensive time for families. The removal of this assistance will have far longer term consequences for the children than the very limited short term financial gain.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition, the Government has extended the voucher scheme to cover the school summer holidays. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/covid-summer-food-fund.
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