School Meals

This evening there was a debate in parliament on free school meals.

During the debate the Labour Party forced a non-binding vote in Parliament on extending free school meals.

This was not a motion which would have actually extended them. It was a piece of political theatre, designed to put the Conservative MPs into a position of being forced to vote against something which sounds good but would achieve nothing This enables Labour to then play their usual trick, which they have done time and time again, of putting out propaganda which misrepresents the people who vote against a meaningless or counterproductive motion as having sabotaged some noble cause. 

As usual, Labour are more interested in playing politics than working constructively to put forward actual solutions.

  • During the unprecedented time at the start of the pandemic, it was right that extraordinary measures on free school meals were taken, reflecting that boundaries between education and home were blurred.
     
  • But we are now in a different position – with schools back open to all pupils – and it is not for schools to regularly provide food for pupils during the school holidays. Universal Credit, which we have increased by £1,000 for families this year, provides support to families all year round.
     
  • Conservatives are committed to ensuring that young people have the support and opportunities to succeed for the future and we will always provide a safety net to ensure those who need it most are supported.

Comments

Jim said…
I dont get the out cry about this, its not the job of the state to feed peoples offspring. It just isnt.

Im the first to say the state should not be involed in aspects of peoplese lives, and feeding kids is the responsiblity of parents.
3:13 pm
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