A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to ensure that all children eligible for free school meals have a broadband connection and facilities to access the internet at home; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Dame Siobhain McDonaghLabour (Co-op)
2 November 2023
This bill would require the government to ensure every child eligible for free school meals has a broadband connection and the means to access the internet at home. It aims to tackle digital exclusion and support home learning for FSM pupils.
Presently at 1st Reading in the House of Commons. If it proceeds, it would move to committee stage and then further readings in both Houses.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
