These are obviously exceptional times, but temporary solutions tend to become permanent. By the way, it was not me who called the shadow Secretary of State “frit”—I wanted to clear that up. If Opposition Members are suggesting a permanent right to free school meals during the holidays, why did they not introduce such a provision during their many years in power? Should we have an honest conversation with the public about whether such a measure would require raising taxes to pay for that increased welfare?
Free School Meals
Proceeding contribution from
Kevin Hollinrake
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 21 October 2020.
It occurred during Opposition day on Free School Meals.
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