Universal Credit

Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Excerpts

Wednesday 5th September 2018 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Watkins of Tavistock (CB)]

Will the Minister explain why no additional allowance is made to people on universal credit in the long school holidays when their children are not receiving free school meals?

[Baroness Stedman-Scott]

I can say that when children are on holiday from school, their parents or whoever is looking after them are responsible for feeding them. I do understand that that causes a problem, as these youngsters get school meals when they are at school. I am unaware of any plans to change that, but rather than get it wrong, I shall find out exactly and come back to the noble Baroness. If she has any ideas, I shall be pleased to have them.