§ 37. Mr. Lindsayasked the President of the Board of Education whether, pending the promised provision of free meals for all schoolchildren, he will apply an income scale to children in secondary schools, as is usually done in primary schools; and whether he will confine payment to the cost of the food alone?
§ Mr. ButlerArrangements for secondary school pupils' dinners are primarily the responsibility of the local school authorities. The Board's, recommendations with regard to the charges to be made are indicated in a Circular issued on 3rd December, 1940, a copy of which I am sending to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. LipsonCan my right hon. Friend say whether the Board of Education is informed of the scales which are applied by the local authorities?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir, we are signally well informed.