An update on the above story:

In a statement, Seymour said exemptions would not be granted under the programme.

"We have contracted to ensure a system is in place that is delivering meals on time and is continuing to get better," he said.

"I'll make the point that last week a school said they were pulling out of the programme, however, once parents and students responded and said they wanted the lunches, they ended up getting them delivered today."

Again, where is this mysterious school he speaks of? Where's the evidence of his statement? I think he's just being obstinate and arrogant; even though he knows that what he's done is hugely unpopular - he just doesn't want to admit it.