A Bill to require local authorities to facilitate the delivery of programmes that provide free meals and activities for children during school holidays; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
24 April 2018
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The School Holidays (Meals and Activities) Bill would require local authorities to help run or enable programmes that provide free meals and activities for children during school holidays. It aims to reduce holiday hunger and give children access to supervised, constructive activities when schools are closed, with related provisions described as 'connected purposes'.
The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, having previously had its first reading in 2017. Further stages are not recorded in the provided details.
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19 Jan 2018
This Bill has been withdrawn.
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