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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock

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Universal Credit

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Wednesday 5th September 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Watkins of Tavistock Portrait Baroness Watkins of Tavistock (CB)
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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 Portrait Baroness Stedman-Scott
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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.