THE PORTFOLIO holder for education would not give a direct commitment on free school meals.
Cllr Andrew Jeffries was answering a question from his opposite number, cllr Bukky Okunade.
Cllr Jeffries was asked a direct question on Free School Meals but would only commit to detailing that Thurrock Council had been given £193,000 to help parents “get hold of food and essentials”.
You can follow the question and answer session from the 23rd minute of the film.
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