Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the uptake of free school meals over the last 24 months?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education
| Answered on 20/02/2026
The provision of free school meals to eligible pupils is the responsibility of local authorities. Published School Census data captures the number of learners eligible for free school meals on the day of the census over the last 24 months. Data on the uptake of free school meals is not available for this period.