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Sharon Hodgson, MP for Washington and Sunderland West, has written an open letter to George Osborne following constituents’ concerns over the future of Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM).

In the letter, Hodgson expresses concern that the scheme is to be cut in the forthcoming Autumn Spending Review as well as noting the benefits of free school meals to a child’s attainment and behaviour at school.

Sharon writes: “Both myself and my constituents are very concerned that this will have detrimental effects on the attainment and life chances of children, especially those who rely on this hot and healthy free meal as the only nutritional meal they may receive in the entire day.

“Therefore, we would be grateful if you can reassure us that this scheme will not be scrapped in the Autumn Spending Review.”

To read the full letter to George Osborne, click here.