Question reference: S6W-22744
- Asked by: Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 7 November 2023
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Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 17 November 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has committed for the introduction of free school breakfasts for all primary school pupils.
Answer
The Scottish Government is not providing specific ring-fenced funding for breakfasts in schools in this financial year. However, a number of local authorities use Scottish Government funding to support breakfast provision in their local area in partnership with public, private and third sector providers.