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The hon. Lady will probably remember that it was a coalition Government that the Liberal Democrats were part of.

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point about learning for children.

I will give way to my hon. Friend, but I hope Members will forgive me if I then make some progress.

I will make some progress, and then I will give way to the hon. Lady.

My hon. Friend raises important points about what is temporary and what is permanent.

That is what is so incredibly important about our free school meals programme, which originally came into existence in 1906 and has evolved

I know that the hon.

I do apologise, but Mr Deputy Speaker has been quite clear about wanting me to make progress, and I would best do so.

I give way to my hon. Friend.

My hon. Friend points out that this is a challenge that both parties face.