Bristolians have shared their thoughts on a new campaign launched yesterday (Thursday, September 22) calling for all school age children to receive a free school meal - and the message has been quite mixed. Many people share the view that someone, somewhere will have to front the cost for all of these school meals, asking whether this will mean a raise in taxes or other costs paid for by the average worker.
Others have wondered if there should be a cut off point, adding that those in worse off situations should receive the free meals, while those with high-earning parents shouldn't. And some believe that the campaign should be focusing on funding elsewhere in education - specifically on learning tools and the like.
There were, however, many people who believed that this campaign was much needed and long overdue. Taking to Bristol Live's Facebook page, our readers shared their thoughts, with one writing: "Fab. Good nutrition will support children's learning and knowing their child will be getting a good meal in school hours will absolutely take some pressure off parents."
