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Primary pupils are starting to receive free school meals as part of a pilot project in five parts of Scotland.Primary pupils are starting to receive free school meals as part of a pilot project in five parts of Scotland.
The six-month scheme for P1 to P3 pupils will get under way in Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire on Monday. The six-month scheme for all P1 to P3 pupils will get under way in Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire.
They will be followed in the coming days and weeks by schools in East Ayrshire, Fife and the Borders.They will be followed in the coming days and weeks by schools in East Ayrshire, Fife and the Borders.
The Scottish Government has invested £5m in the pilot scheme, with about 8,500 additional pupils expected to take up the offer in Glasgow alone.The Scottish Government has invested £5m in the pilot scheme, with about 8,500 additional pupils expected to take up the offer in Glasgow alone.
The city already has free fruit, milk and mains-fed water coolers in its schools.The city already has free fruit, milk and mains-fed water coolers in its schools.
Bailie Gordon Matheson, executive member for education and social renewal, was delighted that Glasgow was one of the five local authorities to be part of the free lunch trial.Bailie Gordon Matheson, executive member for education and social renewal, was delighted that Glasgow was one of the five local authorities to be part of the free lunch trial.
Meal choiceMeal choice
He said: "This pilot is yet another way for our pupils to get involved in Glasgow's healthy eating effort and for free.He said: "This pilot is yet another way for our pupils to get involved in Glasgow's healthy eating effort and for free.
"There is currently around a 65% uptake of primary school meals and it is envisaged that during the trial this will rise to around 85%."There is currently around a 65% uptake of primary school meals and it is envisaged that during the trial this will rise to around 85%.
"My hope is that both parents and pupils will benefit from this initiative and will use this opportunity for a healthy, nutritious and hot meal each lunchtime.""My hope is that both parents and pupils will benefit from this initiative and will use this opportunity for a healthy, nutritious and hot meal each lunchtime."
Children in P1, 2 and 3 will be encouraged to choose a three course meal including soup and bread, a main meal choice, fruit, yoghurt and drinks including milk, water and fruit juice.Children in P1, 2 and 3 will be encouraged to choose a three course meal including soup and bread, a main meal choice, fruit, yoghurt and drinks including milk, water and fruit juice.