Written question WQ88378
- Asked by
- Laura Anne JonesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 9 days
Question
How many primary schools are now providing free school meals for all students?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
46 schools are currently providing free school meals to all primary school pupils.
Our policy of universal free school meals for primary school children has been designed to be phased in as all school catering facilities are different. Some primary schools will need time to prepare and arrange the advance work needed to build catering capacity. Work is being carried out in many primary schools so kitchens can cater for a significant increase in children receiving school meals.
The universal provision of free school meals in primary schools 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.