School Holidays (Meals and Activities) Bill

Key Points

• Places a duty on local authorities to facilitate the delivery of holiday meal and activity programmes for children.
• Programmes must provide free meals and activities during school holidays for eligible children.
• Local authorities would work with schools, charities, childcare providers and community groups to organise and run the programmes.
• Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons), with progression to later stages yet to be determined.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, the stage for debating its general principles. It has not yet reached committee or the Lords.