苏格兰政府撤销了到2026年向所有小学生提供免费学校膳食的承诺。 Scottish government retracts commitment to extend free school meals to all primary pupils by 2026.

苏格兰政府撤销了到2026年向所有小学生提供免费学校膳食的承诺。 The Scottish government has retracted its commitment to extend free school meals to all primary pupils by 2026. 现在,资金只针对家庭领取苏格兰儿童津贴的小学6年级和7年级学生。 Now, funding will only target Primary 6 and 7 students whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment. 政府列举了财政拮据,但表示打算在今后扩大资格。 The government cites financial constraints but expresses intent to expand eligibility in the future. 批评者认为,这一变化破坏了消除儿童贫穷的努力,因为预算削减范围更广,影响到各个部门。 Critics argue this change undermines efforts to combat child poverty, amid broader budget cuts affecting various sectors.