Matt Hancock dodges questions over extra funding for poorest families amid free school meals row

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Questioned again, the health secretary added: “The extra money that has gone into councils as I say, including for this purpose. So central government, councils, and private companies are all playing a role in trying to support the goal we all share, which is that no child should go hungry."

 

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