Petition · past parliament
Stop UK MPs FREE meals in Westminster while they refuse free school meals.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Keep providing free school meals during COVID-19 lockdown.
Basic humanity.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for setting MPs' pay or expenses. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.
You can find out more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
MPs may claim for the cost of purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks where they have stayed overnight outside the London Area and their constituency. This is limited to £25 for each night they have stayed, but the claims can be for purchases made during the day.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues
Fund free school meals over school holidays until April 2021: Fund free school meals over school holidays until April 2021
Provide the free school meal entitlement throughout the year: Provide the free school meal entitlement throughout the year.
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry: End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
You can find out more about IPSA here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
MPs may claim for the cost of purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks where they have stayed overnight outside the London Area and their constituency. This is limited to £25 for each night they have stayed, but the claims can be for purchases made during the day.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues
Fund free school meals over school holidays until April 2021: Fund free school meals over school holidays until April 2021
Provide the free school meal entitlement throughout the year: Provide the free school meal entitlement throughout the year.
End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry: End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.