Scottish Government vows to pilot free school meals for secondary school pupils
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Scottish Government has vowed to pilot free school meals for secondary school pupils following a Sunday Mail campaign. Teachers, trade unions and opposition politicians have all called for urgent action to combat food poverty as family finances are battered by the cost of living crisis.
Our campaign – demanding a free lunch for every pupil who wants one – has also been backed by Scotland football captain Andy Robertson.
Until now Holyrood has only committed to providing meals in primary schools but a senior minister has confirmed for the first time that they will now trial a scheme for secondary schools.
Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: “The Scottish Government remains committed to funding the expansion of free school lunches to all children in primary and special schools during the course of this parliament.
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