PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (14 September 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to restart the school fruit and vegetable scheme; and whether he plans to extend that scheme to all primary school pupils.
Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)
Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)
Answer
The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme resumed in September when children returned to school. As before, all children in Key Stage 1 in state-funded primary schools will receive a free piece of fruit or vegetable every school day.
There are currently no plans to extend this scheme to all primary school pupils.
Answered by:
Jo Churchill (Conservative)
23 September 2020
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