Written question WQ89423
- Asked by
- Heledd FychanPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 10 days
Question
When will the Welsh Government review the eligibility threshold of means-tested free school meals in secondary schools?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Our immediate focus, and the focus of our partners, is on extending entitlement through the delivery of universal primary free school meals. In rolling out this offer, we are learning valuable lessons that will inform any future changes in relation to expanding our free school meal offer further, should budget become available.
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.