School Milk - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:22 pm on 25 January 2017.

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Photo of Lord Nash Lord Nash The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education 3:22, 25 January 2017

My Lords, this Government recognise the vital importance of pupils being healthy and well nourished. We already encourage the consumption of dairy products as part of a balanced diet through school funding legislation and guidance. Under the school food standards, milk must be available during school hours and offered free to disadvantaged pupils. In addition, schools and childcare settings receive over £70 million a year of funding through the EU and nursery milk schemes.