Controversy has arisen over the impact of the new streamlined welfare payment, universal credit, on the provision of free school meals. Critics say that the number of children in poor families getting a good free meal at school will drop sharply. The government believes there is no ground for such alarmism.
A debate on the issue took place in the Lords on March 20.
Follow the link to read Alistair Lexden’s contribution to the debate… theyworkforyou