HC Deb 07 March 1932 vol 262 cc1476-7
51. Mr. TINKER

asked the President of the Board of Education the latest figures available showing the number of children getting meals under the Feeding of School Children Act and the figures for 1930; and will he also give separate figures for Lancashire?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)

With the hon. Member's permission my right hon. Friend is circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT the figures for the week ended 30th January, 1932, and for the corresponding week in 1930.

Following are the figures:

Number of children provided with meals by local education authorities under Sections 82–84 of the Education Act, 1921:
— Week ended 30th January, 1932. Week ended 1st February, 1930.
Free. For payment. Total. Free. For payment. Total.
England and Wales 129,692 63,636 193,328 85,545 69,707 155,252
Lancashire (Geographical County). 23,145 410 23,555 16,475 615 17,090