AQW 29796/22-27

Mrs Michelle Guy
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 02/07/2025
Answered On Date: 10/07/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education when he intends to make a policy decision following consultation on the Review of Free School Meals and Uniform Grant Eligibility Criteria.

Answer:

My policy decision resulting from the Department’s review on the eligibility criteria for free school meals and uniform grant was announced on 8 July. Details can be found at https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/education-minister-supports-households-raising-free-school-meals-and-uniform-grant-threshold.