Key information
Request reference number: MGLA131223-2062
Date of response:
Summary of request
You requested:
In December 2023, Sadiq Khan wrote to all parents of schoolchildren in London about his Universal Free School Meals policy. A copy of the letter is attached for your reference.
Please can you advise
- How many copies of the letters were sent?
- The total cost of producing and distributing the letters?
- Can you also provide a copy of any correspondence involving officials and/or policy advisors which refer to writing to parents about the free school meal programme since the policy was introduced?
Our response to your request is as follows:
In December 2023, the Mayor wrote to all parents of schoolchildren in London about his Universal Free School Meals policy.
The GLA emailed the letter to all 33 boroughs via their nominated officer lead, and to every primary school in London. We then asked the schools to help cascade the letter to all families, parents and carers of children in Key Stage 2.
The GLA did not send any letters directly to families.
No cost was incurred by the GLA on the distribution of the letter.