HC Deb 31 March 1955 vol 539 c550
63. Mr. Callaghan

asked the Minister of Education if he is aware that, because of inadequate kitchen accommodation at the school, a number of children attending Victoria Boys' School, Penarth, cannot be supplied with school dinners; and what he proposes to do.

Mr. Vosper

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has already asked the local education authority to consider providing additional meals for this school from the kitchen of another school where there is spare capacity.

Mr. Callaghan

Is there a statutory obligation to provide dinners?

Mr. Vosper

There is a statutory obligation to provide dinners where the conditions allow. There have been difficulties in this school, but I hope that this suggestion will overcome them.

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