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Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?
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Last answered 27 minutes ago
Yes
553,988 votes
71%
No
222,846 votes
29%
Distribution of answers submitted by UK voters.
Data includes total votes submitted by visitors since Mar 30, 2015. For users that answer more than once (yes we know), only their most recent answer is counted in the total results. Total percentages may not add up to exactly 100% as we allow users to submit "grey area" stances that may not be categorised into yes/no stances.
a. Free School Meals Could Be Cut by Government
2 years ago by sky.com
b. LIB Dem Free School Meals Policy Set to Be Axed by Tories
2 years ago by dailymail.co.uk
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Data based on 30-day moving average to reduce daily variance from traffic sources. Totals may not add up to exactly 100% as we allow users to submit "grey area" stances that may not be categorized into yes/no stances.
Learn more about Free School Meals
In 2014 the government passed the Universal Infant Free School Meals policy which required all schools to offer a free lunch to students in Reception to Year 2. The Department of Education pays a flat rate of £2.30 for each meal given to students. Opponents argue that the government cannot afford a program that costs £200 million per year. Proponents argue that the requirement is necessary for students to get the necessary nutrition they need to succeed in their studies. See recent free school meals news