Its all in a name
Back when I joined the Education allowance was called the "Education Allowance" When it failed to keep up with inflation it was surreptitiously changed to "Education support allowance"
The justification given at the time was that they are your children so you should show an interest in their education by sharing some of the cost.
Perhaps I will get an HR Najm award for suggesting that the "Meal allowance" be renamed "Meal support allowance" I could also write an accompanying letter explaining the change by stating that whilst the company wants you to be well nourished thus they will supply enough to buy a Big Mac, however it is your body so you should show an interest by coughing up for a salad and bottle of water. I could probably put myself in contention for the Presidents award by adding the line. Compliance with the company nutrition policy will be monitored and audited on a regular basis. Failure to comply will be dealt with under the provisions of the Company HR manual.