CPAG in Scotland says universal free meals for all would improve children's health, tackle poverty and reduce the stigma attached to receiving free meals.
The Bill would also require Scottish ministers to introduce nutritional requirements for school meals, ban the sale of junk food on school premises and give pupils free water and milk.
The proposed Bill is backed by a number of voluntary organisations and Scottish ministers. However, the Scottish Labour Party looks set to oppose it. A spokes- man said, 'Free meals would disproportionately benefit children whose parents are well-off. Most party members would support spending money on children in financial difficulties instead.'
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