HC Deb 22 March 1934 vol 287 cc1367-8
12. Mr. T. SMITH (for Mr. PALING)

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he will furnish a list of local authorities which are supplying meals to school children under Sections 82–84 of the Education Act, 1921, and the period during which they have each exercised their powers under the Act?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

The number of local education authorities who have supplied ordinary meals or milk to school children under Sections 82 to 84 of the Education Act, 1921, during any part of the current financial year is 189. My Noble Friend is sending the hon. Member a list of these authorities showing in each case the period of the year during which meals have been supplied.