OPIN-2023-0355 School milk schemes in Wales
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Tabled on 23/06/2023
This Senedd:
1. Notes the belief that the Welsh Government should continue working with Westminster colleagues to establish a permanent funding solution for school milk schemes.
2. Further notes the important role that milk plays in helping children across socioeconomic backgrounds stave off hunger and ensuring lasting dental and bone health.
3. Notes that the role milk plays for children is especially important during the cost-of-living crisis.
4. Calls for the vital role that school milk plays in improving education and health outcomes for children to be recognised by celebrating World School Milk Day on 27 September.