Cwestiwn ysgrifenedig WQ87178
- Gofynnwyd gan
- Jenny RathboneLlafur
- I'w ateb gan
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Cyflwynwyd
- Dyddiad ateb
- Atebwyd
- Amser i'w ateb
- 7 diwrnod
Cwestiwn
Mae'r cwestiwn a'r ateb yn Saesneg gan nad oes fersiwn Gymraeg ar gael.
What is the breakdown of the £260 million committed over three years to implement the universal school meal provision programme?
Ateb
Atebwyd gan Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
The £260 million committed to implement the rollout of Universal Primary Free School meals is made up of £200 million revenue funding over three years (£40 million in 2022-23, £70 million in 2023-24 and £90 million in 2024-25). It also includes £60 million capital funding (£25 million in 2021-22 and £35 million in 2022-23) for local authorities to invest in improvements to school catering facilities, including purchasing equipment, upgrading existing kitchen facilities, and updating digital systems.
This work is being carried out in collaboration with Siân Gwenllian MS, the Plaid Cymru lead designated member, as part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru.