Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Add alternative milks to the school milk subsidy scheme
Closed
472 signatures
What the petition asks
Under the School Milk Subsidy Scheme (found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-school-milk-subsidy-scheme-guidance)
The products that are free for under 5s and subsidised for primary school children include whole/semi skimmed milk yoghurt, lactose free or reduced milk and UHT milk.
The products that are free for under 5s and subsidised for primary school children include whole/semi skimmed milk yoghurt, lactose free or reduced milk and UHT milk.
This is entirely discriminatory against children who cannot drink these for many reasons including health, allergies, religious and/or cultural views, dietary preferences, climate change etc. It could also be seen by the child as punishment for no fault of their own.
I call on the government to increase the subsidised list of offerings within the school milk subsidy scheme to also include alternative milk sources such as almond, coconut and oat.
I call on the government to increase the subsidised list of offerings within the school milk subsidy scheme to also include alternative milk sources such as almond, coconut and oat.
Timeline
| 22 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
472
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
22 Sep 2022
Closed
22 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.