A Bill to make provision about the automatic registration of all children eligible for free school meals; to provide for an opt-out where the family wishes; and for connected purposes.
This bill would automatically register every child who is eligible for free school meals, so families would not need to apply separately. Families would have an opt-out option if they do not want automatic registration. It also lays out the administrative steps needed to make automatic registration work.
The bill is at the Second Reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and is sponsored by Peter Lamb.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, started on Friday 14 March 2025 and has now been adjourned. Debate to be resumed on a date to be confirmed.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.